http://disqus.com/by/andreale/enMon, 03 Aug 2009 13:50:19 -0000http://mrcrowder.com/post/154976154#comment-13842968<p>So, this blog came at a great time for me!!!<br>The question, what makes you want to move forward rather than.... despair... etc.?<br>Knowing that God did give me the gift of teaching and that I am good at it, keeps me going when all I get are phone calls telling me the schools have hired someone with more experience! I keep getting shut down and start to think maybe this is not what I am supposed to be doing, and then I remind myself that this is my gift and I am good at it. God has placed this on my heart and equipped me with tools for my talent.</p><p>My passion for teaching and knowing that there are kiddos out there I can lead as a christian example, that inspires me! Knowing that I can show love through my relationship with them calls me to action. Seeing children excel at something, love school, and become successful in their relationships with others inspires me. And, no, not all of them end up loving school, or staying in school, but knowing that I was a person in their life that did care for them and was concerned about their education and well being, it plants a seed they will never forget.</p><p>There comes a point in a child's life where we lose them in school bc teachers are not supportive outside of the homework and lectures. I am going to be the teacher that is. I live bc I know in my heart that God has called me to lead as a teacher. I believe he has called me to follow in other ways, but living for him and what he has gifted me with calls me to live as if something matters. I guess in a sense, faith keeps me inspired!</p><p>You are so right about old and new reality...<br>I see it all the time in myself and others, when we don't have something or we are lacking in some way, we tend to lean on the Lord more. Our prayers turn to requests and begging almost. Whereas we should be praising and thanking him everyday even when we are not lacking. I have noticed when I don't have much, I do feel more free. I have been relying more on faith, understanding, and most of all patience these past few months, and I love it! I have no clue where I will be, what I will be doing, or if I am going to make it financially... but I do feel the presence of the Lord at my side "empowering" me!</p><p>Great blog Petey! Thanks!</p>andrealeMon, 03 Aug 2009 13:50:19 -0000