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Day 181: Find the Joy in Your Journey!




 

September 12, 2020 


“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”  I am really glad that saying has turned out to be untrue.  The last few weeks I have experienced a learning curve unlike any that I have encountered in over thirty years of teaching.  But this “old dog” has learned a lot of new tricks thanks to a lot of help from my younger counter parts and my patient daughters.  Learning how to teach in person and on-line simultaneously, and all the technology and logistics that requires has been frustrating.  My faith (and my brain) have been stretched and tested and have grown stronger.  Compared to the struggles that other people around the country are experiencing, I know that my problems are small.  My family is well, my home has not been destroyed by fire or flood.  I think it is always important to remember that we are not the only ones with problems.  Perspective is key.  We are so blessed that God always cares about our problems no matter how big or small they are in the scheme of things.  We can pray about anything and ask for his help and He will listen to us.  Sometimes the answer to how to deal with our own problems is to look around and help someone else.  While I was “in the dark” with some of our new ways of doing things, I was also able to contribute my own expertise in other ways.  When we feel like we are “all in the same boat” (with our struggles), we should look around and see who God put in the boat with us.  We will most likely find that He has provided us with exactly who and what we need to make it through.  We are never alone.  God is watching over us.  He helps us find a way.  Joshua 1:9 says: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”  Philippians 4:6 says: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”  Find the joy in your journey!  Smile and be joyful! 

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