Hello there all.  I just thought that I would share with you what God has been doing in my life the past few days. 

My efforts in trying to get a job for the past two years in the corporate world,  then last year realizing that I needed to be in the teaching profession, was to no avail.  I love what I am doing, but getting paid an assistants salary is not enabling us to meet our needs.  And with Sam's health being what it is and not knowing if he can work a full time job again, well...

On Monday night, Sam and I stood in our kitchen and begged God to take away the financial burden that we have.  We knew that I had 2 job interviews on Tuesday and prayed that somehow one of those would turn into a full time teaching position for me.

During my quiet time on Tues. morning, my bible just happened to open up to Lamentations, chapter 5. I read that chapter and cried out to the Lord that this was what I was feeling....5:4-5 "We must buy the water we drink; our wood can be had only at a price.  Those who pursue us are at our heels; we are weary and find no rest."

The interview that I had at 7:30 was one of the best interviews I've had with any of the other principals I've interviewed with. I was told I was a good candidate and then I was taken around the school and introduced to some of the teaching staff.  When I left there I was feeling happy/sad/confused as the next interview was with my principal that I have now, for a teaching position in the computer lab. I really wanted to stay at Longwood as I feel that special education is where God wants me to be.  But I must get my foot in the door, and get some actual teaching in elementary school behind me. 

As I was driving, I began to pray that somehow one of these positions would be the one for me and asked God to show me he was still with me and that whatever happened that I would accept and not feel downtrodden.  When I was on 17-92 between 427 and Big Tree Park Rd.  I looked in my side view mirror and there was a WHITE DOVE flying somewhere beside me.  I couldn't believe my eyes!    I started laughing and crying at the same time as the HOLY SPIRIT had shown himself to me.    I looked in the rear view mirror to see if I could see the dove, but I couldn't and when I looked back to the side view mirror, the dove was gone! 

Now that was a "Touched by an Angel" moment for me.  I couldn't believe it happened, yet in my heart I knew God was telling me everything was going to be okay!!

By the time I got to school, it was time for my interview and GUESS WHAT??? I got the teaching job at my school!!  I start Monday, Oct. 10th when we come back from Fall Break.  I went to New Teacher Orientation today and filled out all the paper work and the information on my salary increase was breathtaking!!  PLUS, the union had negotiated for a raise and it has not taken effect as yet, but once it does, I will get a retroactive check from Oct. 10th until the day the raise goes into effect.

Now this is something to hoot and holler about,  let me tell you!!  I told most everyone I talked to about the DOVE and told them how God is taking care of the situation and well, I can go on and on.

This morning during my quiet time, I pulled out a book I just bought that has three books combined in one, on prayer.  The book is "Prayers that Avail Much 1, 2 & 3" by Germain Copeland of Word Ministries. 

I wanted to really praise God for His goodness and sometimes my words are so insufficient or weak, so I looked in the index and found this prayer, which starts with the Lord's Prayer and well, you will see.  Please let me share it with you, though it is a bit long...it is POWERFUL! 

"Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.  Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless Your holy name.  I adore You and make known to You my adoration and love this day.

I bless Your name, ELOHIM, the Creator of heaven and earth, Who was in the beginning.  It is You Who made me, and You have crowned me with glory and honor.  You are the God of might and strength.  Hallowed be Thy name!

I bless Your name, EL-SHADDAI, the God of Almighty of blessings.  You are the Breasty One Who nourishes and supplies.  You are all-bountiful and all-sufficient.  Hallowed be Thy name!

I bless Your name, ADONAI, my Lord and my Master.  You are Jehovah- the Completely Self-Existing One, always present, revealed in Jesus, Who is the same yesterday, today and forever.  Hallowed be Thy name!

I bless Your name, JEHOVAH-JIREH, the One Who sees my needs and provides for them.  Hallowed be Thy name!

I bless Your name, JEHOVA-RAPHA, my Healer and the One Who makes bitter experiences sweet.  You sent Your Word and healed me.  You forgave all my iniquities and You healed all my diseases.  Hallowed be Thy name!

I bless Your name, JEHOVA-M'KADDESH, the Lord my Sanctifier.  You have set me apart for Yourself.  Hallowed be Thy name!

JEHOVAH-Nissi, You are my Victory, my Banner, and my Standard.  Your banner over me is love.  When the enemy comes in like a flood, You lift up a standard against him.  Hallowed by Thy name!

JEHOVA-SHALOM, I bless Your name. You are my Peace--the peace which transcends all understanding, which garrisons and mounts guard over my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Hallowed be Thy name!

I bless You, JEHOVA-TSIDKENU, my Righteousness.  Thank You for becoming sin for me that I might become the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Hallowed be Thy name!

JEHOVAH-ROHI, You are my Shepherd, and I shall not want for any good or beneficial thing.  Hallowed be Thy name!

Hallelujah to JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH, the One Who will never leave or forsake me.  You are always there.   I take comfort and am encouraged and confidently and boldly say, The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm--I will not fear or dread or be terrified. What can man do to me?  Hallowed be Thy name!

I worship and adore You, EL-ELYON, the Most High God, Who is the First Cause of everything, the Possessor of the heavens and earth. You are the everlasting God, the great God, the living God, the merciful God, the faithful God, the mighty God.  You are Truth, Justice, Righteousness, and Perfection.  You are EL-ELYON--the Highest Sovereign of the heavens and the earth.  Hallowed be Thy name!

Father, You have exalted above all else Your name and Your Word, and You have magnified Your Word above all Your name! The Word was made flesh and dwelt amoung us, and His name is Jesus!  Hallowed be Thy name!

In Jesus name, I pray, amen."

Thank you all for "listening" to me and letting me share my experience with you.