God's Design in a Teacher's Life

Last night was one of the best nights I have as a teacher.

It was passed 7:00 in the evening already when I dismissed my class. It was when I was already nearing the school gates, when two of my students called my attention. I thought it was something urgent so I stopped... and then they said something that had pleasantly taken me aback.

" Ma'am, kaupay san dicussion. Marisyo!"

That was a one-liner, but to me, that meant the world already. I am a full-time Law student and a part-time College Instructor with a course load equivalent to those of the Full-timers. I can only enjoy the luxury of rest every afternoon of Sunday's. The rest of the week is already work/study days. In short, I'm one stressed-fellow.

Everyday is a constant battle of perseverance and will. Everyday, I have to check my shoulders whether I have enough courage to deal with my day ahead or enough drive to continue my tasks.

For a teacher like me who has enough on both hands, an interest of a student to listen to the discussion in the class, already means a lot. It revitalizes the energy left after a long day of teaching. And to know, that they appreciated the hardwork makes the job worthwhile.

To be honest, I wasn't supposed to be teaching. This is not the field I chose to study in my undergrad. I wanted to be something else,,,wanted to be someone else... not Me the Teacher. But I long had realized that life is not about me nor about my own will. It's about God's.

So I already had come into terms with my life. My job is to look through God's purpose for me.

In the past, I would really question why I have to teach. I don't see the nobility of the job. I don't see the FUN in it.

But that one-liner last night?..That knocked me. After 3 years of teaching, it was last night that answers came rushing..

Now I understand God's plan...:) :) :)