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HE GREAT
Deidra Barnes
Receive the Transformation
I began to experience a different wave of emotions as time
progressed. I then made room to receive the blessing of being
away from the school building. I was able to work on my
dreams, focus on the social and emotional learning aspects
of my students, and spend time with family. It was as if my
life was being rebalanced for the better! I received a breath
of fresh perspective being poured into my life. I viewed it as
a car that has been driven without an alignment. Without
an alignment, a car is not going to drive at its best potential,
but when it is realigned and balanced, it drives smoothly
and fulfills its call.
After Mary Magdalene had seen the Lord and called out
to Him saying, “Rabboni,” she could not contain the joy her
heart felt. She then ran to the disciples and told them that
she had seen the Lord. The disciples even experienced the
Great Gift. In John 20:22, Jesus breathed on them and
said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Even after experiencing
the loss of a portion of my academic school year with my
scholars, I made room to receive the blessing of rebalance
in my life, just like Jesus blessed the disciples with rebalance
in their lives.
Believe
Throughout this journey of making room as an educator, I
learned that the Lord is still in control of every situation in
my life. He knew this day was coming, but leading up to
this moment, He has given me tools and strategies to still
honor Him through my gifts and impact my scholars. Jesus
brought rebalance to my life, and it caused me to make
room to experience more of Him! I may not be able to see
what is next. I may not be able to see last years’ scholars
face- to-face again, but one thing I know is that Jesus is
with me each step of the way. I believe that His word and
His love are keeping me during this time, just like His Word
and His love kept the disciples.
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.”
John 20:29 (CSB)
GOOD Life