I got a job today. It's wonderful...or it will be when I start this job I got today. It's a part-time choral position at Riffel High School. I've had a few other job offers and another job I could have interviewed for, but none of them fit quite right. None of them gave me the passion for teaching that I have when I think about this job.
See, here's the thing - I absolutely LOVE teaching choir. When I stand before the students in rehearsals or for a concert, I absolutely love what I do. I feel passionate about seeing them succeed, learning to be better musicians, finding that little part of their heart that connects with a song, or bringing out new emotions through the music. Sometimes rehearsals are hard...sometimes the students don't put in the effort...sometimes they simply sound awful...but I still love it.
I spent a lot of time talking with Jesus about jobs. I've had a few jobs in my day - a few that I was passionate about but many that I simply did to have a pay cheque. In my time with Jesus, I realized that I don't need to just have a job to have a job. He's never let me go without before and I don't think he is going to start now. God gives us talents for a reason and I need to use them. When I worked the other jobs, I simply felt unfulfilled. I wasn't exactly passionate about teaching students how to make puffed pastry...
This job won't seem ideal to everyone. I'm only guaranteed 50%, but I'll be happy with that 50%, I'll be passionate in those classes. When God gives me peace, I know the decision was right. I know that even if it doesn't seem like the most popular choice, that God will bless me for being obedient, for allowing him to use my talents.
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