Day 26: Peace

I went into a second grade classroom today to observe in order to teach next week. Whenever I start in a new classroom, I have a bit of a panic attack at some point in the process. Mine happened yesterday for this class. I was so concerned that I was going to have to teach and I didn't have any idea what I was doing. I still don't, but after going into the classroom and meeting the teacher, I'm not as concerned anymore. In fact, I've found peace about the whole process. This morning before I left, I read Joshua 1:9, which is God speaking to Joshua as He appoints Joshua as the new leader of Israel and they finally get to enter the Promised Land. God says to him, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." It is not a suggestion; God commands Joshua to be brave because God is with him. I too can be strong and courageous in this process, because God is with me just as much as He was with Joshua as he walked into the Promised Land.