"I will make rivers flow on barren heights,
and springs within the valleys.
I will turn the desert into pools of water,
and the parched ground into springs.
I will put in the desert the cedar and the acacia,
the myrtle and the olive.
I will set pines in the wasteland,
the fir and the cypress together,
so that people may see and know,
may consider and understand,
that the hand of the Lord has done this,
that the Holy One of Israel has created it."
Isaiah 41:18-20
I don't know that I have ever related to these verses as much as I do right now. With school starting this Thursday, the past few days have been pretty overwhelming to say the least. I feel so incapable of what God has called me to do here, but it hit me on Friday during our staff worship time that this is exactly where God wants me. We sang about how we're complete when we're broken at the feet of Christ, and so I know God has not called me here because I'm capable. We always hear that He wants our availability, not our ability, and that is becoming quite a reality for me. These verses are a reminder to me that God is capable of creating something where there is nothing, and that He does this so HE gets the glory. I know myself well enough to know that if I was able to teach and minister to these kids effortlessly, the glory would go to myself. Well, God clearly knows this too, and we know He isn't willing to share His glory! So, to say the least, I have been very humbled these past few days as I realize just how much I need to lean on God's strength. Please continue to pray for physical, emotional, and spiritual strength, especially in this next week when I absolutely need it to start the school year well. Pray that this year would be a testimony of His strength being made perfect in my weakness, but know that I am encouraged by the truth that God is going to fill in the gaps, and He will "turn the desert into pools of water."
7 comments:
Lauren, I am blessed by reading your post!!! You put that altogether so well. You are right, not on our might but on his!! When we put God in the center of everything we can do more then we ever imagined on His strength and for His glory. You are on my heart and in my prayers!! So excited to see what God continues to do through you. Praying for you girl!!
Cayte thanks so much for checking in. It's so nice knowing I have so much support and prayer at home. I appreciate it so much! Give Aunt Lisa and those precious boys (and is Shawn able to come too?) a big hug for me when you see them next week!! I wish I could be there!!
Lauren...how beautifully you express what the Lord is teaching you as you seek to follow Him. Without a doubt, He will meet ALL your needs...physical, emotional and spiritual... you are so open to His will in your life! And I am anticipating that God intends to accomplish great things thru your willing spirit! my love & prayers
i am blown away by this post. I praise God for your willingness to serve. I love you!
Now go teach with all the gifts He has given you!!!!
mom, thanks for your continued interest and most important your grandmotherly prayers. Your are a might prayer warrior and I love you! So glad you got the internet so you can be actively involved in our kids lives.
Lauren,just wanted you to know that I have been praying for you every day. I love being able to check in on your blog to see how things are going. God will use all your gifts and abilities to be a blessing to your students. YOu have made yourself available - can't wait to see and hear all that He does through you in this next year! Debbie Keyser
oh lauren...so true what you wrote. what a gift your blog is to me as it ministers to my soul. He definitely equips those that He calls. You are precious is His sight and most definitely in mine. i love you sweet girl.
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