A peek into my journal… 2017 – I wrote lesson plans, and prayers, praises and laments, letters to the parents of my students, to do lists, song lyrics, Bible verses and teaching I wanted to remember. But there is little from that year to share here. The prayers are slightly too personal to air here for all to read, the lessons plans have long been forgotten. (Though, hopefully, the relationships built during that year leave lasting memories!) I’ll share with you a glimpse into my 2017 heart. This comes from a still-dark morning the second week of school…
September 5, 2017 – As Monday morning begins, and my mind starts to race with things to do and life’s worries, I pause and run swift to this quiet moment. To be thankful. To be still. To praise you. To listen to the silence – quiet enough to hear the owl outside and my pen on the paper. Lord, this is where you speak to me. This is where your presence calms my spirit. This is where I meet you with all my brokenness and you restore. Lord, I give you my day, my worries, my life. Lord, I lay at your feet the struggles of those that I love. I lift up their broken hearts and their fears – only you can mend and heal and restore.
Many Blessings – Bethany