Faith

 Some of you know that I am starting a new school in Waco. It is truly an act of faith because I had no idea I would be doing this nearly 40 years into my career.  I really thought I would be winding down my career by now and looking toward retirement. But as things don't usually go the way I think they should go, I find myself developing a new school for children who need a place to fit. It's a school for both neurotypical and neurodivergent children to learn side by side. The point is not about the school, but about faith. On this journey I have learned so much about faith. Faith in God. Faith in others. Faith in myself. Faith misplaced. Faith unseen. Faith enduring.  

In reading this week's One Year Bible selections, the story of the disciples in the boat with Jesus and the storm came up. Jesus didn't scold the disciples for not having enough faith. He simply asked, where is your faith? That's an interesting question. It caused me to pause and ask, where is my faith today? Am I putting my faith in the things I know how to do and then asking the Lord's blessing on it? Am I just wanting Jesus to ride along in the boat with me? Do I only need him when the storm is too much for me to handle? Where is my faith? I think Jesus was prodding the disciples to think about who they were with. Their faith simply needed to be in Jesus. If they had truly known and believed who they were traveling with, I don't think they would have been afraid.  I don't think it's a matter of how much faith we have, but who or where our faith is placed. 

So, as I continue on this school developing journey, I must remind myself that my faith is firmly in Jesus. He is with me during every step of the way. It is not for me to put my faith in him during the times I can't do it, but during each and every part of the process. I must remember who I have my faith in.  Then I can honestly rest and say it is well with my soul.  It's all about knowing Him. 

May you find your faith in Him today.