Ephesians 4:1

I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, Ephesians 4:1

We had some big changes this past week. I accepted a job offer to be a personal instructional assistant at an elementary school. Along with this, my own children began a new chapter in their life, as well. They entered the public school. We are all very happy with these changes, but with them have come some challenges.

1. We’re exhausted. For some of my children, school begins at 7:35. With time, that aspect will get better as our bodies adjust.

2. Our evenings are rather hectic. We’re working on improving this area, accepting offers from others to take and pick up our children to and from various activities.

3. We’re a bit overwhelmed. Again, time will eventually make this feeling dissipate.

4. What is most difficult for me is not doing what I love, teaching my children, especially teaching them art, which is the area I have been working on with my Master’s Degree. (I finished and will be receiving my diploma in just a couple of weeks!).

This verse in Ephesians keeps me focused on this new calling I have. God placed me here for a reason. I have a very special child in my care now, with whom I will be working with each day. I pray that I will walk worthy of this calling in this new season of my life.