Gifts from Above

So much has happened since I last wrote! But before I get to that I want to share something from my Streams in the Desert book by L.B. Cowman. Today's devotion came from John 19:11 where Jesus says to Pilate, "You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above." Cowman goes on to say,"Nothing that is not part of God's will is allowed to come into the life of someone who trusts and obeys Him. This truth should be enough to make our life one of ceaseless thanksgiving and joy, because God's will is the most hopeful, pleasant, and glorious thing in the world. It is the continuous working of His omnipotent power for our benefit, with nothing to prevent it, if we remain surrendered and believing. We live fascinating lives if we are living in the center of God's will. All the attacks that Satan hurls at us through the sins of others are not only powerless to harm us but are transformed into blessings along the way."

Today I begin my new job! 9 days ago I interviewed for an administrative postion with Foothills High School which is the school run by the church I attend. This summer I took classes and then passed a national test which credentials me as an administrator! I was offered the Assistant Principal position at Foothills. The students are on campus 3 days a week and then homeschool the other two. I will work 4 days a week. God did some amazing things in order for me to get this job! I asked my former superintendent if he would allow me to have my tuition benefits for Taryn (she would be free this year) even if I left. He said YES! I still had a $300 registration fee to pay. When I went to pick up my final check they said they owed me $301.68 for this years contract since I did not give notice until this past Monday! God is so good. One of the greatest joys in all of this is that the other P.E. teacher I was sharing a contract with for this year will get her full time contract back. I was so happy because she and I have worked together for the past 5 years. Last year her 13 year old daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Brittany was one of my students in Bible and I dearly love her. She has had 2 surgeries and is facing more treatment. Please pray for God's complete healing for her.

I saw my oncologist yesterday and she believes the area they saw in the sonogram that wasn't there before is probably from the hematoma dissolving! They want to do another sonogram in 6 months to look at it again. Pray it will continue to shrink! This is the first time in 2 years that I feel like all of this may finally be behind me! A great weight is lifting from my shoulders. Now I just need to make some vegan menus and get some variety in my daily diet. Cooking is not one of my favorite things to do!

I am rejoicing in what God has done in my life these last 2 years. I have truly watched the continuous working of His omnipotent power for my benefit as I have remained surrendered and believing! Now that I am not teaching, one of my goals is to put my web site together in order to help more people who are looking for a natural route to fighting cancer. In addition to that I want to continue to read and become more educated in this area. It seems as if cancer is everywhere! I know God is going to use my experience to help others. I know the faith journey I have been on is not just for my benefit. I am humbled and excited to see what God is going to do in and through me.

I will leave you with this thought from L.B. Cowman, "Isn't it glorious to know that no matter how unjust something may be, even when it seems to have come from Satan himself, by the time it reaches us it is God's will for us and will ultimately work to our good?"