It has been quite awhile since I’ve posted. Life has been busy. I finally finished my 5 weeks of prac last Thursday and can relax…a little bit. Only a bit because I have three assignments due next Friday. So, why am I being busy typing this blog? Because I was reminded to do so since one of my assignments requires we have a e-journal about our prac (as well as the unit plan, 2 page essay, and speech- bleagh!).
I went into work yesterday to see if I was on the roster (I had time off work due to prac). The manager just told me to come in on Thursday arvo/night and Friday arvo. Fine with me, I was content for God’s provision- as, I was not even on the roster!
I’m seriously re-considering whether I want to teach in a school next year. Sure, I like the teaching part. But, the large amounts of paper work you have to do pretty much means no life. Yes, I know people say it gets easier after a few years. But, I think of a couple of school teachers I know and they’re usually stressed and have stacks of work to do. I’ve been reading the book of Acts and thinking about how it mentions how the Christians devoted themselves to prayer and fellowship. How can I do that when I’m constantly doing school work???
Anyway, I’m seriously praying for guidance and wisdom as to what the Lord wants me to do next year. I am thinking of being a Kindy Teacher – but then am hearing that Kindy will become like Prep. So, maybe I’ll be a Group Leader at a Day Care?? I don’t know yet.
Anyway, I better return to typing up the blog for my assignment.
They ‘persevered’ in that teaching – that is, it was of vital importance to them to continue to follow what the apostles taught about Jesus and how it impacted their life.
They didn’t all abandon their employment (some of them were slaves, after all, and had little say in that regard). It didn’t mean they spent every waking moment listening to the apostles or praying. That’s not what it is to be devoted. I’m devoted to my wife – I have other obligations though too and I don’t have every waking moment with her.
Often it may seem as if the work we’re doing is not related – but work is adding value to something for the welfare of others – and this is completely in line with the gospel and in serving Jesus.
In their work, in their family life, in their interaction with people in their communities, those mentioned in Acts served the Lord Jesus.
Of course, it is hard to reconcile any job which takes lots of our time with persevering with following Jesus. But the two are not opposed. You can be devoted to Jesus in your job, even whilst doing all your paperwork.
By: kristanslack on June 2, 2010
at 4:55 am
you’re right. Still, im still reconsidering teaching in a school when it involves way too much work. I want to be able to have more time for family and friends; not be a workaholic (work all day and then come home and keep working til 11pm). i’ll keep praying and thinking about it. i don’t wanna be heaps tired all the time that I can’t concentrate much when praying and reading God’s Word.
By: lovedbyjesus87 on June 3, 2010
at 4:21 am