Retreat, resume and a frustrating computer…

God has shown me lately how He has really worked in my life and how He can work in all of our lives. I went to a women’s conference 2 weekends ago. The whole weekend and all the sessions were very good, but two sessions stood out to me.

1) The Way of Farewell

Mark 1:16-20. Jesus says to “Follow Me.” When Jesus says that, He BELIEVES you can follow. The disciples left everything behind and followed Him. Sometimes we have things we have to leave behind in order to follow Jesus.

What do I have to say farewell to?

- having “control” of my life

2) Listening Prayer

So many times I go to the Lord in prayer, but not with a listening heart. I end up talking the whole time, but I am not silent and give God the chance to speak. I WANT to know His will; I want to know what He will have me do, but I don’t listen. After hearing the workshop on Listening Prayer, we went our separate ways and practiced the art of Listening Prayer.

The Lord DID speak to me. Even though it was really hard to hear, He told me:

I will use you.

Trust Me with your future and go home next year.

I know you are broken-hearted now. I love you and this is why I planned this path for you.

God is Sovereign and God is Good!!!! Amen

“Sometimes to re-adjust your vision, God has to re-arrange your circumstance and surroundings.” ~quote from the conference

Anyway, lately I’ve been working on my resume, gathering references, and looking for a teaching position next year in or around Lawrence.

Prayer Request:

- that I can continue to accomplish what I need to do, despite my computer being frustrating and slow.

- that I will excel in the last few months I have here at Faith Academy.

- that I will be trusting the Lord and leaning on Him in the midst of the transition time coming up.

Thanks and God bless!!!!

Betsy

Here is a picture of 3 us of teachers dressing up for International Week.