The Guiding Hand of God

The Guiding Hand of God. That's a phrase I've heard often, but loosely understood and knew to be true in my own life. That was until yesterday.

Now, let me preface this entry with a little back story. I've been blessed by an amazing group of women whom have welcomed me into their small group. We are currently studying the story of Gideon, using Priscilla Shrier's study. We have been alternating talking about the weekly work and watching the videos. This past week's video was about approaching the battle, where she talked about the steps Gideon took as a model to how to face our own battles. There were seven steps, but one the Holy Spirit highlighted to me was to take a "Stance of Victory" when you are facing a battle. We are already victorious- but often enough we don't stand in the knowledge of Victory when facing a battle.

Later that night, as I lay in bed- I prayed probably the most honest and heartfelt prayer that I had in a long time about my next job and standing in Victory that He is already Victorious in the plan for this next step.

Yesterday morning, I had the privilege to substitute at a school near my home that one of my dear friends and sorority sisters works at as a math teacher. I went to the office and they told me that the teacher I was subbing for wouldn't be needing me until 1, so I could go to the library to help out. Easy enough, I thought.
When I went in and started talking to the Media Center Staff, then I told them I was a Media Specialist too. Well, then the Media Specialist took me under her wing. We had a long conversation about the ins and outs of librarianship, toured the library, and got the down low on how everything worked at her school.  It was so nice to talk to someone to understood the trials and tribulations of being a Media Specialist in this day and age.

At the end of the day, she told me that we needed to get my name out there to the other Media Specialists. She added me to her "love" column on the substitute site, plus emailed all the Media Specialist in Gwinnett County to let them know about me! Before school let out on Friday, I had phone number request and even a call to substitute from another school. Words could not express my gratitude.

The thing is I felt God's hand on the day like I never had before. He made me totally aware of His presence and that this was a step in standing in Victory. I don't know what the future holds, but I know He's already Victorious, therefore, I am Victorious. Joy is not words enough to describe it.