There's something so invigorating about starting something new. Scary, but invigorating nonetheless. The beginning of a new school year is no different. As I contemplate what lies ahead, I get so excited as I think about the growth in the students that we will see, both academically and spiritually. I look forward to chapel services where young voices will sing praises in the purest form of worship and the Spirit of the Lord will be tangible. The prospect of starting fresh and leaving behind the past is bittersweet but exhilarating at the same time.
Unfortunately, there is also a little sense of dread as I realize that no year can be without its trials and difficulties. There will be families who will experience tough times and my heart will ache for them. There will be conflicts and disagreements and my heart will long for peace and healing.
As I as sit here at my computer in the darkness, (it's the wee hours of the morning because I can't sleep due to a hundred things running through my brain!) I am reminded that the Creator of peace, joy, and harmony is but a prayer away. His words can and should be my ever present comfort. 1 Corinthians 15: 57-58 stares at me from an index card taped to my monitor:
"Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord."
God does not promise us a life without suffering or pain but He does promise that our "toiling" will not be in vain. I chose to cling to His promises and be steadfast and immovable today. How about you?
No comments:
Post a Comment