i am a child. a student.

While driving home from work this evening I was thinking about myself as a teacher. I teach 3 courses, approximately 85 students overall, at Shannon Forest Christian School. Going into this position I was nervous. Sure, I wanted out of the restaurant business and into a field of my study (Theatre), but I would rather act and do improv, not teach. But as I started to see why God has me at the school, it became a more joyful experience...and, truthfully, easier to obey the Lord.
Here are some things that have been roaming around the space in my head:

I didn't want to be a full-time teacher.
God provided a part-time position teaching something I'm passionate about.

I didn't want to have to wake up early.
My classes begin at 1:20pm.

I didn't think it was possible to teach only 3 high school students (yep, there are only 3 in my 7th period class).
It has been one of the biggest blessings so far!

I wanted to make an impact.
God has allowed me to connect personally with all 3 of my students.

Tonight I was frustrated though. I had expectations of the kids being more disciplined and well-behaved. I was talking to myself and God in the car, and I said, "Why won't they just listen and obey me?"
And then came the Holy Spirit...
"Why don't you, Britney?"
It's the same with God.
I'm on the cusp of tears as I write this. What a perfect, gentle way to teach me to listen and obey my Father.
God is ever faithful, ever patient, and always always loving. In my trials as a teacher, the Lord is really tugging on my heart to learn some valuable lessons.