Back to the Beginning

     Soon I will be starting my last year of college as an undergraduate student. The big question now is, "So what are you going to do after you graduate in May?" I always like to respond with, "That's a very good question. I don't know what exactly where or what I'll be doing, but I do know that God has it all planned out." It's crazy to think that this time next year I could potentially be teaching in my very own classroom! Exciting but definitely crazy. Life just seems to buzz on by somedays without us realizing just how fast it's going. People grow up, they move to new places, and they go on their own life journeys to places far and wide. Although some may not venture too far from home, sometimes they are the ones living the most for Christ.

     Living for Christ is an interesting thing. First of all, it's different for everything because He has a different plan for each of us but there is a similarity that we all share.. in order to follow Christ, we must be obedient to follow Him and go through the doors that He opens. He has called us all to share His love and free gift of salvation but that will look different for all of us. Some may grow up to be preachers, while others will have to be living testimonies of His love and care for others because due to laws, they are not able to speak out about Him. But just because we can't say certain things doesn't mean that we can't spread the love of Jesus to all of those that may come across our path.

     This semester I get the opportunity to student teach! It's going to be an intense semester but I know that God has a plan and His plan is perfect. Although some circumstances may not be what we want or what we think are best for different situations, in the end He knows what He is doing and trusting Him is the only thing to do. I am very nervous about the lessons and how things are going to go but I have to keep on reminding myself that God knows what He is doing and this isn't the first time He has done something amazing and it sure won't be the last.

     I will do my best to share funny stories about my student teaching experiences and the fun things that happen throughout this semester. :) Keep your eyes on Him and no matter what may be going on.. always choose joy!

                                            - Emily :)