God works in mysterious ways

It is amazing what they power of prayer and words that come out of your mouth are. While I was in college I went to school for early education but didn't complete it due to some personal problems. I changed to a general studies degree and have been trying to get back into teaching ever since then (July 2004). I currently got a paraprofessional job at an elementary school as a Reading Specialist.

In order to be a teacher in Georgia you have to pass two test called PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II. I passed both of those during my efforts to accomplish student teaching. The school board told me that all I had to do to get my certification was work full time at least one year (or the majority for a year in my case), submitt my application, and wait. Well, I did that and FINALLY GOT MY CERTIFICATION yesterday. This was a HUGE milestone for me and I just couldn't contain my joy.

During my work day I work with various students on their reading and a few EIP teachers. There was this one fifth grade teacher that I loved working with but.. sometimes she just worked on my nerves. I had not been talking very nicely about her (not nasty things, just doubting her teaching styles). She told me a while back that she had to have surgery due to some pre-cancer.

Long story short... the lord was speaking to my heart this morning to tell my co-worker to pray for her and her surgery. I also felt compeled to appologize to the Lord for my wrong thoughts. Then... this afternoon, my principle asked me to be her long term sub while she is out. This is a huge step for me seeing as I would be able to show my teaching abilities to the principle and work outside of my job that I had been hired for. I just felt so blessed and happy to be offered this postition. I just knew that God was working in this situation despite my "nasty" words about her.

I just got on my knees this afternoon and prayed that God would forgive me for the thoughts that I had and allow me to be sucessful in her room. I also thanked him for the wonderful opportunity that he had placed on my door and that it would lead to a full time job nex year. This just reminds me of how simple words or thoughts are in our daily life. We should always be thoughtful of what we think and say about people because God will more than likely put us in their path to help them out. This helps me become a better christian and a better person.