It is by God’s grace that I have finished week 7 of teaching. No great stories to tell. This week, I would say, was my second most stressful week of teaching. Coming in line after my very first week of survival teaching. The stress was due to geometry. Teaching in the classroom went ok. They have their test on Tuesday and I hope they all do well. (For my sake and theirs). The stressful part was planning for it and for my other classes. In teaching 4/5 more periods a week, that takes away from planning for my other classes which caused a lot more stress in my life. I don’t like stress. Right now on my mind is a decision I have to make. The geometry teacher is going to be delayed in returning, at least 4 more weeks, and possibly the rest of the semester or year. I have a choice as to whether I will keep teaching the class or not. I would choose not to. But it is not quite that simple. There are limited other people who have time and can teach it. I feel like I am the only person who can do it. But how conceited of me is that, when I know I am not the best person to do it and I know God is bigger than all this and will bring someone else if it is not me. I am really praying about the right choice. I have made a pro/con list (like my favorite TV character, Rory Gilmore) and the cons have come out on top. But I am still seeking God’s wisdom and would truly appreciate your prayers as I make this decision. For some it may not seem a big deal, but for me facing a new job, a new home and new culture, it is a lot to take on. So I ask, what does God ask of me?
I am doing an Ephesians bible study with some ladies and I want to share something from it that really sunk in this week. Ephesians 3:20 tells us that God is “able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us…” As a believer in Christ I have the power of the Holy Spirit living in me. That power is the very same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead. I so often forget that the power of the Spirit lives and works in me, in all who know Christ. A quote from the study says, “His power enables you to live a supernatural life as a man or woman of God. It is a life beyond your own wisdom or abilities.” This week, I feel I have lived beyond my own wisdom or abilities and the only reason is because of the power of the living God. That is something I hope to never forget. If God brought me all the way to Cameroon to learn that lesson alone, than it was well worth it.
I pray you too can see the power of God at work in your life this week. Thank you for your prayers, thank you for your support and encouragement!
“To Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.”
Amy
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Thank you to all those who supported me!
Thank you so much to all of you who supported me in my year as a missionary in Cameroon. I have been truly blessed by your support and involvement in my life.