1/18/12

I started this blog NOT because...
I'm one of those artsy people
I love having people read about my life
I think I have something worth saying.


Just the opposite, in fact. The title of this blog comes from the end of John, when John says "Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written" (21:25). It just came to me today as I locked my car up tonight to return to my cozy bed and ponder on this new journey ahead for God and me. I was wondering, what if John had the internet?! Well, I do. And even though Jesus is sitting at the right hand of our Father, I have His anointing Spirit upon me and I am experiencing those "other things" that Jesus is doing today. 

Every day I want to reflect on my days of student teaching. That is why I chose the medium of blog, so that I can easily type out my ramblings. 

So. To begin.

Word of the day: shack·le  (shkl) n.

1. A metal fastening, usually one of a pair, for encircling and confining the ankle or wrist of a prisoner or captive; a fetter or manacle.

4. A restraint or check to action or progress.

Carl Cannon came and spoke to the kids on my first day of student teaching during chapel. He said that the difference between those in his life and the people in the students' lives were the shackles. Teachers are not shackled to the desks, we are not forced to be here. I want to remember this for the rest of my life: I am not shackled to the desk! I want to be here!! I want to help these students know what hope is. I want them to know who God is. I want them to know that I respect and love them, and they can give respect in return.

"Do not mistake affection for respect"

Second word (or I guess you could say

Ms. (mz) n. pl. Henrichs

1. Used as a courtesy title before the surname or full name of a woman or girl:

Ms. Henrichs is...

A woman who cares

A teacher who respects

NOT someone who needs more middle school friends, but is the leader these middle schoolers are looking for.

A woman who has strength powered by the Holy Spirit to have great endurance and patience, who joyfully gives thanks because she is part of the inheritance in the kingdom of light (Colossians 1:11-12)!!

I refuse to say that I will be tired all the time. I have the power of Christ with me. He is the one who gives life! HE IS LIFE!

One thing I want to do tomorrow that I didn't do today was to focus on God being with me in the classroom. It is so easy to remember because we pray before every class, but I want to make it a personal thing between God and me... He is by my side.

Amazed by the One who IS Life,

Ms. Henrichs