First day of school - first day of student teaching

My first day of student teaching was amazing! I started my day as the adult in the cafeteria making sure every child ate their food and cleaned up their area before they left to go to class. Once my shift was over, I went to my classroom to observe the teacher I'm doing student teaching with. The first couple of hours are just me observing and commenting on a few things and learning the kids names. After lunch I started with a read-aloud. The kids are so engaged and I made myself proud! The day was exciting and full of fun!

Day 1 of no social media!

Yesterday was so relaxing not having a alert on my phone that tells me I have a new post to look at on Facebook or someone is going live on Instagram. Instead it was filled of worship and studying.

I went to church and did not look at my phone (other than to use the Bible app). After church, I didn't have to check my Facebook. I wasn't consumed with social media that I was able to run errands with my mom and have conversation with her.

Nevertheless, day one was a breeze! Question: is social media missing me? We'll find out after the 30 days.

I deleted all my social media accounts

I've been wanting to fast from social media for a few years now. After seeing a good friend of mine do it, I decided to deactivate Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. I deleted the apps off my phone and I have a fresh new start with no distractions. I even deleted Netflix and Xfinity so I won't be tempted to watch movies or television shows.

This will get me to open my bible more instead of watching a YouTube video. I need to put God first in my life instead of social media and technology, which is just a distraction right now. Not to mention, I start student teaching on the 16th and my class starts on the 22nd. This will allow me not to procrastinate and to have no excuse why I'm not getting homework and lessons done.

So, I'm giving myself 30 dsy. It might extend to 40 days, maybe even 60 days. We'll let the Lord decide how long I'm away from social media.

My goal is to get closer to God through His Word, prayer, and fasting. I will try blog about my days and I will try to keep this up day to day. Pray for me!!

First Song of the Day

This was the first sound I listened to this morning after I prayed for God to place His voice in my ear.
I DARE everyone to listen to Fred Hammond and Radical for Christ - I Want My Destiny . I DARE you! Look and listen to the lyrics!
Do you really want your Destiny? #God'sWill Or are you going to keep running from Him?
Keep saying  I will as soon as I do this one thing! No let God take care of the one thing!  Do you have issues your trying to handle yourself? Problems your trying to fix on your own? The answer to the issue and problem is God! No one can answer those issues and problems like He can!
Once we let stuff go and Give it to God , He can FINALLY do His Job!
AGAIN! I DARE EVERYONE TO LISTEN TO FRED HAMMOND AND RADICAL FOR CHRIST- I WANT MY DESTINY. Fred Hammond and Radical for Christ - I Want My Destiny
God wants us to come to Him in our time of need. When we try to fix things, we try to fix them to benefit this world. When we "fix" the problem, it keeps circles around and the devil brings it back like a boomerang But God will fix the problem for His Will and the devil can't get through to us!
God is trying to get you to see that Jesus is the force field that is between us and the world's issues!
God told me long ago, "Why are you stressing yourself out? When if you let problem go and give it to me you will be free from the stress and the pain from the problem!"

So  God wants us to thrive! But we can't thrive when we buck against His process and program. Trying to live with the mindset that this world is our Destiny! We are destined for some much more! The world is so small compared to what God has for us! But we can't have what He has for us if we don't line up and sign up to do God's will!

Day One at a New School!

I started a new position at a different elementary school. If you don't know I've been volunteering at one elementary school for about 4 to 5 years. I was helping where there was a need. So when I got the opportunity to get a paid position I jumped! Leaving my comfort zone. 

I got to new elementary school with a huge kool-aid smile ready to work! I went to the office and told the office manager "I'm reporting for duty." From there, my day started. I looked through the curriculum and got familiarized with some of my duties. Get this, it is the SAME thing I was doing at the old school. Helping where there is a need! I know  I will miss my friends who helped me to the place I am now! You will always have a place in my heart!

I thank God for allowing me to get this position and I thank Him for the people who started that process to get me the position ( I love you sister! You know who you are!). God has blessed me and I thank Him everyday! I went from volunteering for free to working and getting paid! WON'T HE DO IT!

Disclaimer: to save the identities of the parties mentioned,  no names are stated.

The disconnect

I love when God shows you things and explains things to you! For example, my whole church went on a week long fast from midnight to noon. As I was praying for my church, I was going through my own situations. I kept asking myself... "Why are relationship with my friends more important to me than to those friends? Why do I have to hound them to hang out? Why don't I get invited? Why do I see everyone else having fun together on social media while I'm at home watching  Netflix? It would be nice to get a invite or a "how are you" text or even a phone call back. Is it my chair?" *Disclaimer: not all friendships, just a few of them!*
But God made it very clear. I was of the world when those friendships were at their best but now that I don't drink, smoke, party, etc., and I put God and my salvation first, there is no room for those people in my life. So I will stop trying to force that  connection we had in the past. I will always love and cherish what we had but I need to move on and keep walking with my Lord and Savior! You are welcome to come with me but I can't turn back like Lot's wife. No pillar of salt for me! The past is the past for a reason. I need to stop and think of what is more important. My old friends that can lead me back to my old ways or my salvation and relationship with my God! I think that is a no-brainer! JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL!

When you have no control, give it to God!

This has been a tough week and it's only Wednesday! My relationship with certain people are shifting and I have no control over any of it. I'm completely lost in limbo. BUT I REFUSE TO LET THE DEVIL RUIN ANYTHING THAT GIVES ME JOY! So I will let God handle those relationships and I will see the good in every situation I am put through! My smile will remain on my face as I conquer this mountain!
I will pray even harder for those relationships! I will not stop loving them and I will not talk ill about them. But I will not stoop low and fight about it. The devil wants to steal blessings, kill relationships, and destroy salvation. He will not be successful! I declare, right now, during my situation and heartbreak, the devil is DEFEATED! He has no power!

As I cry, God will be praised! As my heart breaks, I will rejoice! As I feel this void, I will replace it with His Word! He will give me the comfort I need. I never run a race alone because He is always with me! So if you are reading this, stand and agree with me! Pray with me! God will get the Glory!