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She was a hard worker. She was also kind, generous, and loving, which makes me think she knew something else that 21st century women desperately need to know- the difference between “doable hard” and “destructive hard.” Watching over the affairs of my household is “doable hard.” It takes lots of planning, hard work, patience, and flexibility, and sometimes I may need outside help, but I can do it. It’s when I slip from watching over the affairs of my household to trying to control them that I move into the “destructive zone.” Proverbs 14:1 says, “A wise woman builds her house but a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.” Ironically, when I spend time trying to control something that is actually out of my control, I don’t have time to accomplish what I truly need to do. I end up becoming frazzled and impatient and lose control of the very thing I should be controlling- myself! I’ve had loads of opportunities throughout my life to learn this lesson- often the hard way- but one experience, in particular, helps remind me of this truth. After years of being a stay-at-home mom, I graduated from college and landed exactly the job I wanted, teaching first grade at our neighborhood school. As the year progressed, there were rumors that, due to budget cuts, some teachers would be moved to other schools or possibly lose their jobs. This would be based on seniority, so I would be one of the first impacted. Although the possibility of losing my job was stressful, getting through my first year of teaching was so overwhelming that I had little time to devote to worrying over the situation. Before I could think about what might happen the following year, I had to get through that year! So, it was as much a matter of survival as a conscious decision that kept me from being drawn into the gos- sip and speculation that was going on over how things might unfold. At one point, our principal asked if I was aware that another teacher had said some negative things about me in an effort to promote herself and keep her job. When I answered that I had no idea this was happening, she replied that it was by the grace of God that I didn’t know and left it at that. She couldn’t have been more right. God gave me the grace to realize that, if I focused on the “what ifs,” I would not have the energy to handle my legitimate responsibilities. It was by His grace that, when another friend, also a first year teacher, called to vent her frustration, I was able to remind her that God was in control. When she told me how she had been calling around trying to make sure she would have a job for the next year, I remember thinking that maybe I should be doing the same, but responsibilities at home and at school filled my days, so I just continued to trust God to work it out. In March, I learned my job had been cut, but in May I was offered a first grade position at a school just ten minutes from home. I settled into my new school and another busy year. One spring day, the assistant principal dropped by my room and told me that a second grade position at my previ- ous school would be available the following year, and I had the option of returning there. After some thought and prayer, I decided to stay put. That evening, my principal called and told me that enroll- ment at my present school was down. If they lost a teacher, it would be me since I was the last hired. I thanked her and promptly accepted the second grade position at my old school. By the time summer rolled around, however, things had changed and the opening was actually in first grade. I was right back where I had started! In 2011, I hope I can remember the lesson I learned that year- if I focus on the “doable,” God will wonderfully handle the rest! Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. - Colossians 4:2-5 Serving NC in 26 Cities Since 1983 Auto - Home - Motorcycles - Mobile Homes Accidents Tickets? Auto - Home - Motorcycles - Mobile Homes Points? INSURANCEI PEGRAMNSURANCE PEGRAM D.W.I. 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