It must have moved out of my house when my own children did. I have realized for some time now that I am less patient now than I was in my younger days, but this elementary school duty I’ve been on this week zapped it right out of me. My duties include walking the hallways to ensure the safety of the kids while they are in class. This also makes me a hall and bathroom monitor.
I had forgotten how much energy 300 young children have and how hard it is for them to obey such difficult rules like “no running in the hallways” and “keep quiet so you don’t disturb the other classes”. I am starting to know all the kids who constantly break the rules, push me beyond my limits, and drive me crazy. I didn’t bring them into this world so I can’t take them out!
Please don’t pray for patience because I don’t need any more testing and trials. I need deliverance from this assignment! I believe this is giving me a greater appreciation for my normal job, so I need to be thankful for it while it lasts. God has truly provided me with each employment opportunity and I give him thanks and praise for that!
Lord let me just be with my own little ones… my precious grandkids!
Titus 2:2 (NLT) - “Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.”