To anyone willing to be a prayer warrior.....

[TreasureDigger]

Those of you who actually read my posts know that I have been longing to get back into the classroom to teach again. For the past two years it seems like every possible door has been slammed in my face when it comes to finding another teaching position, and in many cases, insult was added to injury. I have been very discouraged about it for a looooong time. I found out on Friday that there is a job opening in my field (Social Studies & History) at one of the schools I used to teach at. It is my FAVORITE school of ALL (even compared to my old alma mater). I was heartbroken when I had to leave there and since then I have prayed and prayed, and begged and begged the Lord to somehow put me back there... or actually ANYWHERE at this point. Yes, I understand the whole thing about having faith about this but I guess I've been shot down so many times concerning another teaching position until my faith just isn't really there like it should be. I don't know what the Lord's will is in this situation but I want this job so bad I can taste it. I don't know how things are in education where you all live but here in my neck of the woods getting a teaching position almost always depends on being a part of the "Good Ol Boy System" in which you get a job simply because someone on the "inside" gets it FOR you, and being able to coach a sport (or multiple sports) is just short of a requirement. Even though I've known people on the inside in certain situations, it hasn't really panned out for me since I had to take a break a couple of years ago! And as for coaching sports, well, I might could handle softball but I'm pretty much outta the loop on the rest. Of course I can help with band programs! I do have plenty of experience with THAT.

I wanted to ask those of you who will, to PLEASE be in some SERIOUS prayer for me to get this job. Yes, I know all about "if it's His will" and it's "all in His timing!" I don't mean to sound childish or even harsh, but I've heard all of that so many times that I could puke! So please, spare me all of those cleiches (even though they are true!!!). lol If you will seriously PRAY, and PRAY hard about it, I will be forever in you debt and will appreciate it tremendously! If you can't or won't pray about it, then God bless you anyway.

The deadline to apply is June 6th. I have everything is in order with the State Dept of Education and will be emailing AND faxing my letter of interest tonight. I think I am even going to send Dr. Robert Harris (the principal) an email to remind him of who I am and that I am VERY interested in this job. I sure need God's favor, and man's favor in this situation.

Thanks,
Lisa

 

[Anonymous]

Sure will pay for you, Lisa, for God to give you favor with the ones who can help you get this teaching job at your old favorite school in the class you like to teach and those who can help get your hired will also give you favor! I think this is the opportunity which God has led you to at just the right time! Don't give up hope or quit praying as you may just be almost there with the end in sight for your seeking a good teaching job! You are one of God's Children and His timing is best and always on time! Not our timing but His! By faith, I believe this one is it and that you won't be disappointed this time! Our hope lies in Jesus' provision for you and your family!

Dear Heavenly Father,

Please hear our prayers and do answer for the good of Lisa and her family! You know their needs and every desire and You do give us our desires when we faint not in asking and seeking! I pray that Lisa will have a good report in June and all will be well and okay in her getting the job she desires! You know, Lord God, that we need more true believing Christians in the schools to help lead our children on the right path of Your holiness....Your road that is narrow with a straight gate leading into Your Glory for joy unspeakable and full of glory! We know also you fail not and Your Word will not return void but accomplishes that which is good for Your own and those we teach by serving You, faithfully, by believing faith in Jesus!
Praise God and Thank You, Jesus, for hearing and answering the prayers of the faithful and the prayer warriors You have all over the world to do Your service and occupy until You come again and catch us up into the air to be with Your beloved Son forever more! Amen!

It is done, Lisa! God never fails nor leaves us alone....it is us who get discouraged and lose faith in Him! I've prayed for years and years for all my children to be saved and I've only seen my youngest, Tami, confess Jesus is her Savior and Lord; but I still believe that He will save them and help them to grow strong in faith and in faithful service with the gifts and talents He gives them. for they are of my household even tho they don't live with me! God is good all the time, so take a deep breath and keep your faith strong in the work and provisions and protections of our blessed prayer answering Lord! Amen! May God Bless! Ma Betty

 

[SEMPERFI61]

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[TreasureDigger]

Not so sure about that, Bill. I've had experience at different schools and this one is absolutely perfect... if there is any such thing. Wonderful area, awesome kids, THE BEST principal, great faculty, winning sports teams & band, close to home, beautiful drive, no gang problems, very few drug problems, beautiful and fairly new building.... I love it there and was completely at home and at ease. Patience? Considering the things I've been through, I think I've about served my time! lol

Lisa

 

[TreasureDigger]

Thank you, Ma, for the encouraging words and the prayer. You said things I really needed to hear right now. I appreciate ALL of it!

Lisa

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

You got it sister! Prayers on the way and plenty of them!

 

[TURNMASTER]

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[mohayes1046]

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[SeniorSeeker]

God knows I'm no 'Saint' but I know He listens to my prayers. Whether He will answer them is another thing altogether. Often what we want and what God wants for us are two different thing. None the less, I will pray for you with the hope that our Heavenly Father will grant you your hearts desire.

Martin

 

[KyBud(InezKy)]

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[Anonymous]

Hi Lisa, think positively, pray and do not doubt that God can and will move everything that blocks your succeeding in getting the teaching job out of the way and fulfill your hearts desire! God has answered many prayers with yes for what I needed and wanted, so be not dismayed and do what needs to be done by you in seeking and going in the love and guidance of our Lord and Savior for what you want to be blessed and then stand strong in faith by letting go and letting God!

He is the fulfillment of all our needs and even our wants by obeying and loving Jesus! He will not give us anything that will harm us or that He knows will not be successful or a blessed service for Him! God is love and I know that we can spread it around and that you can teach, lead and guide these children in the right direction and He knows it, also! Just keep Praising and Glorifying God in the name of Jesus in humbleness and not pridefulness and behold what He will accomplish for your good and for His purpose! He never fails nor forsakes His own so go for it and do what you need to do and then rest upon God's finishing the work for you, my Sister and Girlfriend! Amen! Ma Betty

 

[4EverHis102399]

in me! I will pray for you as well. It's so hard going to a job day in and day out that is terribly unsatisfying. To feel as if you aren't making the difference you know you can....to not feel like you are accomplishing anything. I know because I am there right now. It's just plain hard to be patient and pray for bigger and better things.....but the right job is out there for YOU! Continue to praise GOD in this valley, and believe! We are all here to offer encouragement any way we can!

 

[dirtdigginlady]

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[boxofchocolates]

Lisa,The kids need you.....I'm Praying and will be Praying.......Faith the size of a mustard seed can move a mountain...many mountains have been moved in my life through others prayers for me as well as my own,I believe you are a mountain mover as well as the folks here....God Be With You...His Son Jesus and The Holy Spirit.....Amen................Dan

 

[RickIowa2009]

Prayer as requested!

 

[DK]

Lisa, we are praying for Gods' Will to be done. You know if it is His Will, you will get this job. If it is not what He wants for you, He will direct you in the direction He wants you to go.

 

[Gunswinger]

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[7centsworth]

Will do.

 

[sweetdreams]

also praying for you lisa.. God bless

 

[boxofchocolates]

I Pray that all is well with you......God The Father is within us The Son and Holy Spirit,Always now and forever.....Its so awesome we can't really comprehend but we can feel the Power of awesome love that lets us know that our Creator is in us.......Amen................Dan