My calling is not your calling. I don't expect you to fully understand why I chose a career path in education, but I can give you a little insight.

Teaching is a gift (Romans 12:6-8), and I'm thankful for the gift I've been given. Some day soon I will stand in my mission field, before a class of approximately 20 children. Some will be bright eyed and ready to soak up everything, while others may not be so eager. Some may have an abundance of clothes, food, and love, while others may be lacking all. What a prime environment for oozing out the love of Jesus?

As a teacher, I want to pour love on students that may be receiving none as soon as they step out of the school building. I want to encourage students to work their hardest and know that their best is enough, that they are enough. I want them to recognize their worth and hold on to it for years to come. I want to help them discover a passion for a certain field, to spark up an interest for learning.

As a teacher, I desire to make a difference. I want to foster an atmosphere of fairness and creativity. The thought of helping students excel in their weak subjects and truly comprehend material makes my stomach do little flips and my heart smile. Every student learns differently, and I am up for the challenge of meeting the needs of various learning styles and practicing patience each day (Jesus is working through me on the patience part, I cant do it on my own! Ha!).

Will I be rich in earthly inheritance? Probably not. People who don't understand my calling are quick to remind me of that. But I will be rolling in heavenly inheritance and my heart will be full. I could've chosen a path that involves a better pay check, but I wouldn't be nearly as happy. When God reveals His calling on your life, why would you ever want to do anything different? This is where my impact will be made; this will be my mission field. I cannot wait to step in.

This is my desire and a dream that God has placed in my heart. You may not fully understand it, and that's okay.