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GOD is with You

This week has been jam packed with activity as we find ourselves moving ever closer towards a way of life absent of vocational ministry. This new direction has certainly been full of challenges for us… and definitely necessitates a different means for meeting our financial needs. As a result, my attention over the last few weeks has shifted to finding a fulltime job outside of ministry.

I’m currently pursuing an opportunity in education. I spent most of the 2009-2010 school year subbing throughout Arlington ISD in order to supplement income. During this time I worked with all levels K-12 and enjoyed these experiences greatly. High School and Elementary were my favorite age groups though! I have always enjoyed the teaching process and feel some of my strongest spiritual gifts are teaching oriented. So, with these things in mind, Dawnita and I have prayerfully been moving forward with the idea of my becoming a fulltime teacher.

I have decided to make my primary focus on elementary ages. So, for the last couple of weeks I have been studying for the TExES 191 Generalist EC-6 certification.  I'm scheduled to take this certification test on Thursday at 5pm.

A secondary focus will be on TExES 161 Special Education EC-12.  At the moment I am scheduled to take this test on Friday morning at 8am.  However, most of my time has been devoted to studying for the 191 Generalist certification test.  So, I may end up rescheduling this test for later in July.

I would greatly appreciate your prayers for me (for our family) as I continue to study this week and then take these tests.  I’ll be able to start searching for a teaching opportunity as soon as I pass either (or hopefully both) of the certification tests. So, it’s pretty important that I pass on my first try. It would be really great if I could begin looking for a job starting next Monday!

Either way, I greatly treasure your prayers for us as we continue to simply ask PAPPA to make sense of our future for us—to orchestrate our steps. The future is a little uncertain (especially in regards to finances) at the moment. Nonetheless, GOD is with us!

This morning GOD brought Deuteronomy 31:6 to my mind—reminded me that I have no need to be timid—“Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated because your GOD is striding ahead of you. I am right there with you. I won't let you down; I won't leave you!”

I’m not sure where you find yourself today. Maybe your future is a little unclear and uncertain also?! I would offer you the same WORD of encouragement found in this passage of scripture! GOD is with you! HE won't let you go. Hold tightly to HIM and move forward with deep faith and a bold confidence.

I'm praying GOD will interrupt and surprise your day! And, that you will be surrendered to HIM working in you, through you, AS you! Blessings friend!

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