Opportunities

Today I am most thankful for the many opportunities that God has given me.  Even though some of them may not be what I think I want, they are plentiful and all beneficial.  I finished my Masters degree in May of this year and was hoping to leave my current job and moving into a teaching position in a community college somewhere in the country.  I was not particular about the location.  However, despite the numerous resumes and wonderful letters of recommendations from my professors, I did not even receive one call back.  Thus, I started applying for high school and middle school teaching positions with several call backs but no hires.  When I asked my current office if they would be willing to keep me on, they were overjoyed and offered to move my position up in rank and salary.

Likewise, my extracurricular activity opportunities are plentiful.  I restarted up an old social group to help people in my area with the spiritual afterlife to a huge success.  The discipleship pastor and youth director also asked me to take over a position with the middle school youth group.  I’ve also been fortunate enough to be able to go back to school this fall for free to earn a certificate in online education.  What wonderful opportunities and connections I have been given to make all of these happen together.  Just a few weeks ago I was feeling lonely and bored and now, looking back on all I have promised and been given, I don’t think I can ever be either again- at least not for another year!

What are you thankful for today?