New Big and Exciting Plans!
Probably the biggest and coolest thing that God is doing in my life, is unfolding a plan for the next year and a half. Big, big things are coming, some I won't discuss in great detail quite yet, but there are some life changing things approaching and I am very very excited! :)
One of the things that will happen will require to get out of my comfort zone and go to a new place that I never thought I would go. You know how you say you don't want to ever go to a certain place, like maybe there's a city you'd never want to visit, or a place you'd never want to live in, or a job place you'd never want to work, and then God decides that He has a fabulous sense of humor and takes you there? Yeah, that's happening to me. There's a certain place that I told myself that I don't really ever want to go to. I'm not particularly fond of this place and there are better places that I would rather go. But naturally that is the place that God is drawing me to. In all sorts of little ways, the opportunities to go there are springing up everywhere, and so is the encouragement. And as time goes on and I am beginning to really trust in God, I am falling more and more in love with that place. :) I am going somewhere that I never thought I would, but I know that God has got my back, and that this will be for the good, and besides, it will be the beginning of a new exciting chapter in my life so that's pretty awesome. :)
God has an awesome sense of humor, He really does. :)
Job Situation!
Part of my big and exciting plans is where I am going to teach and whether it will be part time or full time. Right now I am beginning the process of getting certified to teach in Washington. :) It is a long process full of so much paper work, but it is on it's way. :) Maybe I will get my teaching certificate in oh, the next 2 months or so. :P :)
One of the big things that I have been dealing with is where to apply and whether or not I want to teach full time my first year. Before today, my plan was to substitute teach for this upcoming school year. The school districts close to me are hiring substitute teachers. There weren't any science teacher positions that were within reasonable distance. I figured that the best thing for me to do this next year is to work somewhere close so that I can stay home. If I stay home, I don't have to pay for anything, except for gas for my car and maybe car insurance. What that means that the majority of my paycheck can go towards getting a significant amount of my student loans paid off! Now that's what's up! Paying off loans instead of paying bills is the best thing for me at this time, so moving out is being postponed. :) For now though I am looking into a job at the children's museum that I currently volunteer at for now until school starts back up in the fall. Unless I find a better option.
Today, however, my plans got shifted a little bit. I found out that my high school is hiring a science teacher! I can't turn down that opportunity! So I applied. :) So it's all in God's hands now, whether or not I will be a full time teacher or a sub. :)
So praying for me as I find a teaching job, whether full or part time, would be great! :)
New Hobby :)
Another neat thing going on in my life is my new hobby, gardening! Last week I bought some seeds and decided that I was going to try to garden. I have been very successful so far! Since then I have bought three more types of seeds, and two mature plants and I am starting my little garden for this year. :) I am excited for this new hobby! It is really awesome and rewarding to watch your hard work be turned into something wonderful to see.
Right now I am growing Zinnias, Aster, Snap Peas, and Daisies. I can't wait until the summer when I will get to enjoy beautiful blooms and yummy veggies! :)
Gardening is not only fun, it teaches me to be diligent. :) I think that will go a long way and will help me even in my spiritual life. :)
What God is Teaching Me
God is teaching me a lot of things right now, as usual. :) God is teaching me particularly about love and about relationships. :)
Of course my relationship with Noah is a huge medium that God uses to teach me so much. In our relationship we are learning together the importance of growing together spiritually :) That has led us to making great changes in our relationship. :) God is also teaching us both about how we need to grow and change in our hearts in order to become the right person for each other. :)
God is also teaching me about how I need to put into practice what I am learning. I am learning a lot about being loving towards others, but it isn't really being used, especially when it really needs to be used in my home. God definitely convicted me about that strongly this week. I am also learning about how important it is to think critically about your entertainment choices and what they are teaching. There is so much bad entertainment out there and we really need to be very careful.
In my devotional time I am going through all of the books of the Bible. Right now I am at the very end of Numbers. Even though the Old Testament books are kind of dry at times, they are becoming fast favorites of mine! I am enjoying reading through Numbers and seeing God's provision and how all of those laws that God put into place had good meaning and were for the best. I am also being reminded of how God can do anything, even those things that may seem impossible. :)
So that's all I have for now. :) I will certainly come back to share some more, going deeper into what God is teaching me, and as my big plans unfold, I will be back to share more and more. Keep me in your prayers as I am continuing on in this crazy journey where so many things are changes around me. :) And keep encouraging me when you can. One of the blessings of the last few weeks is how I have had so many friends praying for me and encouraging me with sweet texts or messages here and there. They really make an impact in my life so keep them up!
Expect another post really soon! Until then God bless and keep praying! :)
Gabby :)
