To Breath In Summer....Its Here!

Hello hello! I have been so busy the last couple of months. Really the start of the 2012 came very fast, and has kept going. I just finished my Apologetics course, and I absolutely loved it. I learned so much more about my faith and about how to speak to those who are not Christians of other faiths, or none at all. This has been an amazing experience. I have been so blessed to have the chance to take these powerful classes at Liberty, that not only has strengthened my mind, but my walk with God as well. Such a learning experience. Speaking of learning experiences, I tend not to talk too much about work and the situations I encountered. However, this year has been such a learning experience. This is my forth year in, and by now I thought I would know everything there is to know about teaching... (just kidding). Really though, I have learned so much. I want to be a great teacher and teach the students about the value of absolutism, enlightenment, WWI and WWII. However, I want them to know that I care. I want them to know they are valued. Life is hard and I know not everyone has a great home life. I was blessed to grow up in such an amazing family with parents that instilled Christian values. The more I teach, the more I am aware of that and how I am so blessed. I pray for my students, and when I look into their eyes, my heart melts...on most days. I love teaching and I have learned that God has me where I am for a reason. It may not be easy most days, but I am needed, in what ever way that is. I have found comfort in that. I know that may seem simple, but I leave work and know that there is a reason, and not by accident I started working there, or what students are in my class and in that I find rest. Ohhh but summer is upon us! I am so excited about summer. I find that I learn more and I grow as a person during this time. Life has been absolutely amazing. God has blessed me in so many ways. I have only the desire to LIVE and to enjoy every single moment of it. Romans 8:28 says "We know all things work together for the good of those who love God; who are called according to His purpose." Every day will not be easy, something will always come up and we will get down. However, I know God has a specific plan for my life. I know there are no accidents in this world. Our Lord is so amazing, it is almost hard to comprehend that he is in control of even the tiny things that happen. But He absolutely is. I find rest in that as well. What is suppose to happen will happen. I often quote "let go and let God", because it is so true. I want this summer to be all about growth and freedom and living. The only way that any of us can do that is to let go of the hurt, guilt, the burdens, and all of that stuff that weighs us down....and simply give it to God. It sounds easier than it is, I know. However, I believe our responsibility is to truly pray, talk to God, read the Word, and rely that everything will work out for His glory. For His glory, is what we want!!! God gave us this beautiful life, not to despair but to live. I am so excited about this time in my life. I know there will be hard times and times where I am looking for answers, but I am going to embrace this time and allow God to fill me, because I want to be in the moment and not take this time for granted. Life is to be lived, and summer is here, breath it in!!!!!