Praise Jesus, and Be thankful for all of our trials and tribulations!

A strange thought, to be thankful for all trials and tribulations?  Not necessarily so.  If we pass through the hard times, and make it to the normal or even great times, then we need to be grateful for the experiences.  God has a plan for us.  Although He doesn't always reveal it to us in a way we can see, decipher, or even understand, He does give it to us.  We need to be forever faithful, and move forward.  No matter how hard or how dark things seem.  God always has our backs.  Money comes from unknown sources, work comes from unlikely resources, and our lives always work out the way God has envisioned for us..... even if we don't see it.  God's plan is a glorious one.  One in which we may not see, but it is always there, just waiting for us to walk toward it.  God knows what we will do prior to us even thinking about doing something.  This is why God is omnipotent.  He is ALL KNOWING and ALL SEEING.  He is there for us even when we are the dumbest, and stupidest beings on the face of the earth.

God loves us no matter how we rebel, how we fight His divine intervention, or how we walk away from His righteous path.  He is the ultimate Father, who forgives us almost before we do something which needs forgiveness.  He continues to be there for us, no matter how we fight Him.  He knows it is just a stubborn phase, and that we will be back to Him as soon as we pass through the stupidity we are going through.  He is the BEST father in the world.  He is our ONLY leader, and creator.  He alone knows what we will do in the life He has created for us, and He has a greater plan.  He will bring us toward the light no matter how hard we fight Him, or how fast we run away in the opposite direction.  He is the all forgiving, all loving, and all knowing Father.  We need to remember how wonderful He is for us and to us.  We need to be thankful for the privilege of life, and for the ability to carry on when perhaps we don't really deserve to.

We love you dear Father, and we thank you for all you do, despite our transgressions, disloyalty, and our failure to follow your righteous path.  You are glorious and wonderful.  Thank you for forgiving us, and continuing to create our magnificent world and life.

In the name of your son and our savior, Jesus Christ, I pray and give thanks to you.

Amen

Hello World. Welcome Back!

Well, I have not posted here in a very long time.  This was due to being very involved with my education, life, teaching, work, etc......

I am back now, and will work to fill in the blanks within the next month.

So glad to be back.   More in a while.

Regards to all,

Anna

Happy New Year 2012 (Also Long Awaited Update)

Well, it certainly has been a very long time since my last post.  Sorry about that.

Much has happened, but it doesn't really matter.  Now let's just move forward, and enjoy the New Year!

I actually have had a very eventful year, and am really happy to be saying farewell to 2011.  While every day is always appreciated, and I am thankful to be alive, and for all the blessings God has chosen to bestow upon me...... I truly am GLAD to be getting rid of last year, and looking forward to all the wonderful things GOD has in store for me for 2012.

I am sure I will find myself working as a teacher, full time by next school year.  Hopefully it will be at the charter school where I am currently substitute teaching.  Even though it is an hour + drive from my home in Miami, it is a pleasant drive.  I welcome the early beginning (I awake at 5 AM, and am out by 6 AM to assure I arrive no later than 7:30 AM.)  

I am going to call it a night right now, and I promise to post more information soon.

Good night to my few followers, and HAPPY 2012!

Wonderful Happenings Daily!

Every day, things are getting better, little by little.  God truly has my back, and then some.  I am working as a substitute teacher in Plantation, Florida.  Driving an hour each way every day.  But, it is work!

I haven't heard back from the Drama Teacher at an elementary school in Lee County.  I am assuming this means I have not gotten the job.  However, if God wants me to get this position it will come to fruition.

More updates later.  Just know, God is working on improving my life every day.

Thank You JESUS, Amen

Channel 7 - Miami's Local News Station Covers 1Miami Rally & I Speak For Them

I had the honor to speak to the news on behalf of 1Miami on Thursday, August 11th.  The attached link is an exact quote and highlight of the coverage on the 10PM news. 

http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21005079348461/        

I am honored to have represented this organization and the population of Miami-Dade county that we represent.  Our organization speaks not just for Miami, but for all of the state of Florida, and ultimately for the people of the USA.  It is not for the personal credit that I am honored, but for the acknowledgement of the news covering our message that we MUST be heard!  

What do we want???  We Want JOBS.  When do we want them?  NOW!!!

Halellujah, By The Grace of God I Passed the Certification Exam!

Who carries you through those difficult times?  Whom do you ask for help?  Who is there every step you take?  Who guides you on the correct path?  Who NEVER lets you down?  Who do you praise and give thanks to when things go right?  For me the only answer is GOD.   I read these two passages every day:

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.   Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you.  I will help you.  I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”             Isaiah 41:10  (New Living Translation)

“I am holding you by your right hand ~ I, the LORD your God.  And I say to you, ‘Do not be afraid.  I am here to help you.’”  Isaiah 41:13 (New Living Translation)

I am asking you to take a moment with me to praise our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all the wonderful things He bestows upon us every day!  If not for Him, His guidance, His divine plan for me, and His wisdom I would not be here today.  It is He, and He alone who facilitated my passing my FTCE Educational Media Specialist PK-12 Certification Exam. 

In case you are not a believer, and are a cynical thinker, here is my rationale:

I had a very short time to study, no prospect of money to pay for the exam, and wasn't sure God wanted me to go down this path.  His light shone through.  He gave me support, created the intelligence to answer the questions correctly, and gave me sprinkles of light to show me this is indeed a chance He wants me to take in my life.  For example, the contact who had originally posted the job opportunity helped to create the actual exam.  What are the odds of being able to speak with a creator of the test who encouraged my taking the test.   I listened to their every word, and figured out some areas I needed to highlight in my studies prior to taking the exam.  Pretty amazing don't you think?  A coincidence you say, just a coincidence.  Well, I personally don't believe in coincidences.  I believe in God's divine plan, and His path for us.  When things which you may call coincidences happen to us I KNOW it is God's creation.  Do you really think meeting your perfect mate at a concert with thousands of people attending was just a coincidence?  What are the odds?  I don't know.  Math is not my best subject.  I DO know, however, that God is in our lives, every step we take.  He gives us direction, which if we follow we will be very successful in life.

Let's look at my situation:  I obediently followed the direction God showed me that He wants me to go.  As a result, I passed the exam, money is coming from a scholarship program at the FSU MLIS-School Media Specialist track (created to assist only 3 students take their FTCE certification exam), and God's Will is leading/directing me to be successful and to shine in His light.

So once again, can I hear a HALLELUJAH, praise Jesus/God, and AMEN to glorify our Lord and savior Jesus Christ!  He died on the cross to assure we would live.  God generously gave His only begotten son, Jesus Christ, so that we could live!  I don't know how many of you would do that so unselfishly for others.  Would you?  God wants us to follow in His son's footsteps, and be as generous, loving, Godly, spiritual, and righteous as Jesus.  Remember the phrase, "What would Jesus do"  (often seen as the acronym, "WWJD"  on wristbands)?  We should ask ourselves this at least once a day, if not every time we are faced with a question about how to proceed.  If we follow His example we will be helping to make the world a better place, one person at a time.

Today I leave you all with these words, and this message in the hope that you take stock of your life, and listen and obey your Father God!  In the name of His son Jesus Christ I give thanks and pray, AMEN!

Dates We Need to See You In Nmbers

I will soon be posting information on how to help 1Miami gain speed.  You need to come out in numbers.  We need your presence.  Our congressmen/women will not know how serious we are if YOU do not show up.  They have to see how many of us are tired of being tired!

PUT August 16th on your calenders.  I will give you more information soon.

Keep posted, for more information.