Blessed!

I graduated in 2009 with a degree in teaching. I have wanted to be a teacher so badly, but I think before this,  it was always my plans, and my desires, instead of God's. I feel like this is truly a time where I am trying to bask in his plans for my life, and man, when I give up control, things work out better than I could have planned myself!
For the past few months, I have been so luck to have a job at a middle school that I really enjoy. I loved going to work, and looked forward to working with the kids, and my fellow teachers. This job, however was a temporary substitute job (supposed to last until the school year got out). I was told when the year was over if I did a good job, I could possibly be offered a job. So to put it lightly, this year has been major stressful, I have been trying to do my best and prove myself. Well it was told to me what a good job I was doing, but they were not sure about being able to offer me a position, just because of the uncertainty. SO needless to say, this past month has been tough, because I knew I had done a great job, but not sure what or if there would be any pay out.
On Wednesday God really put the verse- Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." on my heart... Even thought I had given God my job situation, I could not leave it in his lap. I kept trying to take it back, and fix it myself. So I finally gave it to him for good. Thursday I talked to my principal and she officially offered me a job for the next school year! I had/ have had the biggest grin on my face. My dreams are coming true!! :) I wanted to write a blog to remind myself later down the road how grateful I am to have this job. I know teaching is not easy, but its my passion. I want to be able to reach kids, and be there for them. I want to be a positive influence in their lives. When my bad days come, and I get stressed, I want to remember this joy I have now.