Answered Prayer
Saturday, August 11, 2007

Logo- PA Cyber Charter School

PSALM 37:3-7
"Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him;
do not fret..."
On May 18th I wrote "'07-'08 Job Situation" next to this passage of scripture in my Bible. I had already been praying over the details of the request for three months at that point, and was beginning to feel a bit desperate. As the school year was coming to a close, and my colleagues were beginning to discuss their teaching plans for the upcoming year, I held firmly onto this passage, and any verse for that matter, that reminded me of the promises of God. I needed each one of them, because I was asking for quite a lot.
This past year I worked full-time...and had a baby. I didn't find that the two of them- for me- fit together quite as well as I had expected or hoped. I missed my boy. A lot. So, I determined that somehow, some way, the next year I was going to be a stay-at-home-mom...and still bring in a decent salary and full benefits. See? It does sound like sort-of a tall order, huh? But, I did feel that "the justice of my cause" was pure and believed that God would make a way.
Over Spring Break that hope was confirmed when my father-in-law told me about The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School. As he explained what he knew about this unique institution, I felt something inside me flutter. This, I knew immediately, was from God. I went to their website right away- actually as my father-in-law was still speaking- and began the process and the prayers to make it a possibility for our family.
It's been six months since I began praying for that position, and three since, I feel, I fully handed it over to God. I hope that God feels that I waited patiently, because He did give me the desire of my heart. Yesterday I accepted a position with the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School that will allow me to be a stay-at-home mom, provide a great salary for our family, and equip us with the best benefits that we have ever had.
As I closed my phone after officially accepting the position, I raised my hands, and literally sang, (what I could manage through tears of appreciation and love) a new psalms of praise to our amazing and faithful God- "Lord, you are good/ Lord, you are good/ Lord, you are good to me!/
Thank you that my life is in your hands!"
- Leslie

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9 Comments:

  1. I hope it's alright, what I'm about to say here. Remember that long trip we all made from Tenn. back to PA? What I remembered most about it was you all sprawlled out in the back of the van, reading your Bible the entire way. I believe our Saviour honors love and faith like that, and look quickly Grand daughter! He just did it again.

    I am so thrilled that you'll be at home with that sweet little kid with the permanent smile. Much love, GrandMa.

    By Blogger Judith, at 8/12/2007 4:45 AM  

  2. Your mom told me this wonderful news yesterday morning, Les. I'm so happy for all of you. I can't think of a more perfect arrangement for you - all the desires of your heart. Wonderful news!

    xoxoxo
    Aunt Barb

    By Blogger Barb, at 8/12/2007 10:47 AM  

  3. Hallelujah, Amen, Hip Hip Hoorah - all rolled into one! Thrilled and thankful. xoxoxo Mom and Dad

    By Blogger Girl Raised in the South, at 8/12/2007 12:33 PM  

  4. We are SO happy for you Les. Congrats!!! What a great role model of prayer you have been for us-I am so thankful that the Lord provided for you guys. He IS Good ALL the Time!

    We will have to celebrate when you get here! We love you and we are proud of you!

    Love D&J

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8/13/2007 8:16 PM  

  5. Hi Leslie,
    I actually came to your blog through your sister's blog some time ago. I "lurk" every so often , mostly when Sarah refers to you! But I happened to pop over today and saw your post on the new job. Congratulations! I have actually been interested in doing the same thing and recently went to an interview with PA Cyber. I was wondering if I could ask you for some advice involving working for them, if that's ok. I would really appreciate some insight! If you wouldn't mind, my email is kelli@lifechristiancenter.net
    Again, congratulations!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8/15/2007 5:26 PM  

  6. Leslie,
    I'm sorry -- I forgot 2 things in my last comment. First, my name is Kelli! Second, my email changed recently to kelli@lifecommunity.tv. I hope to get to talk with you sometime!Thanks!

    By Blogger Unknown, at 8/16/2007 10:52 PM  

  7. Leslie,

    I'm a bloggy friend of Sarah's. I'm so excited for you and this vernture. I actually have both my kids in virtual schools - one here locally in AZ and one with Connections Academy. The teacher's seem more relaxed - maybe because they are pursuing their passions, but in their jammies from home :)

    Thank you Lord for answered prayes!

    By Blogger Kelli, at 8/18/2007 3:45 PM  

  8. Hey Leslie and Jeremy...we just wanted to wish Landon a Happy First Birthday!
    We are so happy we got to meet him, he is adorable! :)
    Take care.
    Jon and Jami Broglie

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/09/2007 9:45 PM  

  9. Hey! It was really great to see you and Landon! Crazy that we have been mommies for a whole year- huh?! I hope that your training is going well, and I am sure you have found a perfect place for Landon in the process.
    Enjoy REAL AUTUMN!!! One of the biggest things I miss about up there!
    Love ya-
    angela

    By Blogger Justin, at 9/12/2007 12:31 AM  

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