Today my heart is rested. Two to three weeks ago when I attempted to start this blog, the word after ‘today my heart is’, would have been heavy. Now that I am removed from that two to three week period, I can truly say my heart is at rest.
The last time I finished a blog I was embarking on a new adventure. A journey God brought me to after preparing me for a very long time. At that time, I thought I had an idea of what I was in for…but I had NO idea. The principalship is a job like NO other.
264 days ago my life changed(and Mike’s.) Changed for the better. It has been easy at times and hard at times. The biggest challenge for me is to find rest and recovery in the midst of chaos. I guess it is a good thing that my nickname has always been ‘queen of chaos’…that must mean I have this. 😉 Most days I do feel like it but there are others I don’t.
Why am I writing this? Well, God wants us to tell our stories. I was reminded again today in my devotional of this very fact. We need to share the ups, the downs, and the got me arounds. God has definitely pulled me up the mountains, pulled me through the downs, and led me around the chaos with awesomeness being on the other side.
God reminded me when I first started the actual school year, when teachers, students, and parents were finally in the building, that He had me. Citizen Way’s song Bulletproof was playing on my way to school and I knew that would be my song for the year.
Some words from Bulletproof:
No fear no doubt can shoot me down
I got my armor now
No fear no doubt gonna shoot me down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Now I’m bulletproof because of You
Because of You
And now I’m bulletproof because of You
Because of You
Your Love made a way
Now I’m not afraid
No matter what the world may say or what they do
I am bulletproof because of You,
Because of You
I know You got this whole thing under control
My soul is untouchable because
You’ve already won me
My victory is not in this flesh and bone
It’s in the cross and I know
Nobody’s taking it from me
I don’t have to fear no more, worry no more
I don’t have to fear no more, worry no more
I don’t have to fear no more, worry no more
I don’t have to fear no more, worry no more
He has been there every step of the way. He has been by our side as we are still creating a new normal. One where we falter at times and one where we rejoice at times. The hours are long but the reward is great.
God always knows how to lift us up when we need it most. The day two to three weeks ago that I started this blog entry was probably one of the toughest I had had. I got in my car and drove home as usual. As I drove home there was a message lingering on my car for me…but I didn’t see it. It wasn’t until the next day that I noticed it after going for a jog. (Something I am trying so desperately to get back at…the new normal caused me to let it slip away.)
As I read it, tears came to my eyes. I had an angel blessing me. Someone took the time to leave me a message I so needed to read. God used this person in a mighty way that weekend. Thank you to whoever you are…I hope you are reading this. 🙂
Rest and recovery – I know the importance of it in my running life…we can keep pushing and pushing but we will never be on our best game unless we REST and recover. God is showing me a mighty work. He is allowing others to speak to me. He is allowing me to fall and learn from those lessons as well as succeed and be pleased with the decisions. God is so good.
This year is only 8 weeks from being over! Wow! I have survived thus far and will continue to survive…there is a finish line ahead. This year is all about slow and steady wins the race. I want to thank everyone for their prayers and their encouragement. The prayers have been felt daily. God has shown up every day in a miraculous way. He has provided God winks to show me He is there and He is still leading.
God will show me the path of life. (Psalm 16:11)
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not lack. (Psalm 23:1)
God will instruct me and teach me in the way I should go. He will guide me with His eye. (Psalm 32:8)
My steps are ordered by the Lord. (Psalm 37:23)
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105)
I trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. In all my ways I acknowledge Him and He directs my paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
I shall hear a word behind me, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever I turn to the right or the left. (Isaiah 30:21)
Thus says the Lord, my Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, Who teaches you to profit, Who leads you by the way you should go.” (Isaiah 48:17)
The Lord will guide me continually. (Isaiah 58:11)
I desire to do God’s will so I shall know whether it is from God. (John 7:17)
I follow Jesus so I shall not walk in darkness, but I have the light of life. (John 8:12)
I hear Jesus’ voice and He calls me by name and leads me out. Jesus goes before me and I follow him, for I know his voice. I will by no means follow a stranger. (John 10:3-5)
The Spirit of truth has come and He is guiding me into all truth. He will tell me things to come. (John 16:13)
I am led by the Spirit of God for I am a son of God. (Romans 8:14)
It is God Who works in me both to will and to do for His good pleasure. (Philippians 2:13)
I let the peace of God rule in my heart. (Colossians 3:15)
I will stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. (Colossians 4:12)
The God of peace will make me complete in every good work to do His will, working in me what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ. (Hebrews 13:21)
Rest and Recovery are great things when God provides Heaven on earth for a home:
Grateful and humbled He loves me enough to provide in ALL ways and in ALL circumstances. God is good all the time!
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It is so good to hear your first year is ending with more ups than downs and you feel you are in the place God wants you!! I am so very proud of you and know your staff, students and parents appreciate all you do!❤️❤️