Day 25: Calling

Today was a wonderful day. I know that each day is wonderful in its own respect, but today was particularly wonderful. Why? Because I met a sweet young lady (a current student of a former teacher) who I will be tutoring in math over the next few weeks! The teacher chose her especially for me to assist as part of one of my own learning projects. Instead of telling the student that I would be tutoring her, I told her that she had a very important job to do that would help me immensely. We talked and got to know each other, and she likes a lot of the same things I do, which will be a benefit when it comes to connecting with her and making the assignments more fun. By the end of our brief meeting, she asked me if I would be back tomorrow to start teaching her. I had tentatively planned to come back tomorrow anyway, but that cinched the deal. I can't put into words how excited I am!

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
~Colossians 3:23-24 (KJV)

Whenever I have the opportunity to teach--whether it's one person or a whole class--I just brim with happiness and excitement. That is how I know that I'm doing what God put me here to do, and I am certainly going to "do it heartily" just as today's verses say. I believe that every person, every event is a catalyst for a series of events. I know that I've spoken about this before, but it is something that I really believe. God doesn't just put people on earth willy-nilly. He has a plan--a very detailed, intricate, complex plan that no human could ever understand fully. But that's the beauty of it. When we come to realize how our own small parts influence others, it really sparks deep, wholesome feelings of care and importance and belonging and love. It truly is wonderful. And in helping others, we are serving the Lord, which makes it even MORE wonderful!

Lord, please guide me in teaching my young pupil, and I ask that You please allow me to learn something in my teaching as well. I pray that others can come to see their importance in Your plan, for everyone is undoubtedly important. Lord, please bless and watch over my family and friends (and pets) and keep them safe and strong, happy and healthy; may they work to honor You in whatever they do. And I pray that I honor You in whatever I do! Please forgive me of my sins, Lord, and continue to guide me through life. Lord, I love You more than anything, and I invite You to reside in my heart forever. Please walk with me today and every day on Your path, and show me what You want me to do. Whatever You have planned for me, Lord, I will do with a grateful and gracious heart. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Love and God Bless,
M.C.