Devotional For April 14, 2013

Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.

After teaching school for over 20 years and because of my educational subsidies I received from my work we were able to get our daughters through private grade school and college

… 2 years ago I lost the passion and longing to teach.

I felt, many years ago that God called me to teach.

Even in the parochial setting, it seemed the political, parental and student problems kept increasing, gradually leading to thoughts that coming to work was no longer fun and …

It just seemed that I was no longer making a difference.

There were many factors looking back on it now that led to my decision to leave teaching and the classroom.

So, here I am, wondering if I have a new calling or not. I have concentrated on serving others and staying as close to God as I possibly can.

Praying for guidance and searching for the will of God in my life.

Well, I love it when God sends me a message!

WHEN I GIVE YOU no special guidance, stay where you are. Concentrate on doing your everyday tasks in awareness of My Presence with you. The Joy of My Presence will shine on you, as you do everything for Me. Thus you invite Me into every aspect of your life. Through collaborating with Me in all things, you allow My Life to merge with yours. This is the secret not only of joyful living but also of victorious living. I designed you to depend on Me moment by moment, recognizing that apart from Me you can do nothing.

Be thankful for quiet days, when nothing special seems to be happening. Instead of being bored by the lack of action, use times of routine to seek My Face. Although this is an invisible transaction, it speaks volumes in spiritual realms. Moreover, you are richly blessed when you walk trustingly with Me through the routines of your day.

Colossians 3:23; John 15:5; Psalm 105:4

~ Jesus Calling

Maybe this message is for you too! If it speaks to you leave a comment and tell me your thoughts on the subject.