"Have I not commanded you?"

My favorite verse has always been Joshua 1:9, "Have I not commanded you, be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go!" I am having to remind myself of this as I venture this week into the realm of teacher and administrator. God is with me wherever I go - whether that be a physical place or changes in my life. This is a wonderful promise - so often I get caught up in my day to day busyness that I put aside so many promises that God has made to me. Sometimes I think that in my Bible it reads, "Stephanie, haven't I told you this many times before - be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go?" You would think I would eventually get it! It is a lesson that I must be reminded of daily - God will never leave me - He is always there. I am the one that needs to be in the Word, spending time with Him.

I am so thankful for the new position God has given me at school. I will admit that there have been times of being overwhelmed and nervous, but I am reminded - I don't have to fear - God is with me wherever I go! I need to put my complete trust in Him, seek Him with all my heart and remember my strength comes from Him.

I would appreciate your prayers as I dive into the world of teaching and administration for this year. I know God has great plans for RVCS and also great plans to grow and change me to be more like Him. I am humbled He allows me to be a part of what He is doing! God is so good!