2 Corinthians 4:7
This year in the resource program we are servicing about 25 students and there are two new full-time teachers and two new part-time teachers joining me. It is wonderful to have the staff to serve these students, but as the only returning staff in my group, it has also added to my load of responsibilities. In the past month, my job has felt overwhelming as I try to stay just one day ahead. My fatigue has increased and I am struggling to find the right balance of work and rest and caring for the new staff. Things seem to be gradually slowing down as the staff settle into their new roles, but I still need to find a better rhythm for this year. In the midst of all the stress, there have still been some good moments. One was last Friday, I had a student ask me some theological questions while she was explaining the reason she was doing poorly in her Bible class. She told me that she did not care about the class since she was not a Christian. I had the opportunity to share the gospel in answer to one of her questions. I pray that she continues to seek answers to her questions and that God uses this to open her heart to his grace.
Right now though, I feel my jar is cracked on the outside and at times it feels like it is about to break apart completely. I am battling with my own self-sufficiency and pride in the midst of this stress and fatigue but pray that God's surpassing power would be at work in me and that he would lead me in the things I should do and the things which I should give up.
Please Pray for...
Daily reliance on God
Humility before God
Physical strength and health
Wisdom to know what is important and what can be put aside
My student's salvation
Growth in leadership
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