Not Yet - Part 5




Trust the Journey Series

March 4, 2025
Not Yet - Part 5

I was midway through my third year as an Instructional Coach when my principal took a position with the central office.  She had worked hard and was excited about this opportunity. My assistant principal would be applying for the principal position and asked me to move up if she was given the opportunity. I was uncertain. I was making a difference in the lives of students and teachers. I was in the position that connected me to everyone on campus.  To move into administration would mean a new dynamic for the relationships I had formed. I was conflicted, and I was afraid. Not yet, Lord! 

It was time to pray about it... 

The questions I asked as I prayed:
1. Am I ready for this? 
2. Is this what you want for me and my family?
3. What if I hate it? I love what I am doing now. 

God quickly responded with more questions...

1. Do you think you will work as well with another person as you do with your Assistant Principal?
2. Who out there would be better than you for this school?
3. Do you trust Me?

He reminded me that I had been asked to lead administrators in our district through a new assessment platform. He reminded me that I had been tasked with designing a new incentive program for students to build math fluency. He reminded me that I had taken the time to build relationships with the teachers I served - and they were doing amazing things! He showed me that He had equipped me for more. 

Despite my fears, I did trust Him. He had been so faithful and allowed me to grow as a person and as a mentor. He opened my eyes to His plans and offered me a tiny bit of confidence for the road ahead. 

I agreed that if she moved up, I would follow her. I trusted that He would give me the tools I needed. She got the job! I got the job! And, the next adventure began!! 







 

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