He thought of everything, provided for everything we could possibly need, letting us in on the plans he took such delight in making (Ephesians 1:7)

A year ago, I decided that I wanted to be an elementary school teacher. This journey that I have been on was surprisingly filled with many rejections, and with each one I began to question if this strong desire to teach was really from God or it was my own will. Each rejection lead to another door that opened and that desire to teach never died. In my insufficiency, I try to make sense of rejection, I try and figure out what it is that God is trying to teach me. Up until yesterday, I thought that God was trying to help me grasp the idea of surrendering myself. Yesterday, I had lunch with the five second grade teachers that I will be blessed to work with this next year. After our three-hour lunch at Olive Garden, I sat down in in my black, dirty, scion, and I realized that whether or not God was trying to teach me something, in his perfection He wanted me right where I am. A year ago when I listened to that faint whisper that told me to teach, God was preparing the way for me to have the ride of my life at Nolanville Elementary school...
The five women I met yesterday are incredible. They all welcomed me with open arms and great big smiles. They were so excited to see one another after the long summer months that there was never a dull or silent moment at the lunch table. They are a community, and they have swung the doors wide open and asked me to join them. I feel so privileged to be a member of this group and blessed that I get to be mentored and "raised" by these women. Each one of these women brings something unique to the group, and it is obvious that there is true love that flows between each one of their relationships. They have created a support system for one another that obviously has a ripple effect throughout the school. They immediately told me that their goal for me in this first year is to keep my head above water, and all I need to worry about it getting my room together. Other than that they will plan the lessons and provide the resources. They will be my advocates and my confidants.
One of the thoughts that has been racing through my mind in this whirlwind is "how am I here? How did I get a job this incredible?" This school is exemplary and has been for years. It is not only one of the best elementary schools in the district, it is one of the best elementary schools in the state. I was chosen to be on an elite team, and the only explanation that I have for being chosen is God. In his wonder, He placed me here to have a first year experience that would be unlike any other. He gave me brilliant women to guide me and shape me. Here I am at 22 with what I believe to be many years ahead of me, and I am getting the opportunity to work with the best of the best.
Although I still have a stomach that turns flips sometimes at the reality of the situation, at the fact that I will be staring into 20 eight year olds eyes in a matter of days, I have peace that God is not one step ahead of me, but has unrolled a red carpet for me to walk beside him on. He is showing me that although this year is going to be filled with many challenges and many emotional ups and downs and probably many sleepless nights, He is going to be there, fully present in that school.

Don't you know anything? Haven't you been listening? God doesn't come and go. God lasts. He's Creator of all you can see or imagine. He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath. And he knows everything, inside and out. He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts. For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like Eagles, They run and don't get tired, they walk and don't lag behind. Isaiah 40:27

God-

Thank you for this opportunity. Thank you for putting me in an environment where I will be energized and be strengthened. A place where I will be greatly prepared for a career in education. Prepared to go into high need schools and make a difference. Thank you for loving me in all of my insufficiencies and doubt. For providing more than I could have imagined, even though I let defeat overcome me at times. I pray for focus, passion, and energy to evoke my soul. I pray for selflessness and motivation. I pray for closure and peace. I love you.

Miss Davis