Internal vs. External

Yesterday I got a message about the motivational idiot coming to speak to our classes again.  He is talking about GPAs.  The funny thing is that parents are bullying the teachers to give them good grades.  I am learning that I can't get learning to go on until I deal with the internal conflicts of my students whether it is toward each other or another person in their life.

Galatians 5:23 ESV / 5 helpful votes  

Gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Until there is peace in my room how can I expect learning to occur.  I am thankful for the less pressure I have and the small number of students but after the one student left with all his drama I am seeing that unless I take care of the internal in my classroom there cannot be instruction that occurs.

This has also been a week where a lot of kids and adults have been sick.  Also there has been a few situations where I have had to deal with my boss and stand up for myself or my aide.  NO MORE.  I will just say yes and leave it.  I am tired of fighting and worried about my getting written up.

I will continually ask for your wisdom Lord and just control what I can and leave the rest up to you Lord.  Even though I may not seem like things are right on the surface I know that a greater power has my back in the long term of things.

It has been a blessing slowing down this year.  It has given me a chance to really get in touch with my feelings and emotions.   God is providing me opportunities with my gifts.