Wow!

I got up early this morning and watched Joel Osteen (only 2nd time I've done this).  It was one of those times where I felt like the message was speaking directly to me.  I've been stuggling with feeling bitterness lately.  The message was about how those in heaven cheer us on.  We are not alone in our stuggles. 

Joseph had terrible things happen to him.  God turned it around for Joseph. Don't give up on the promise God made us.  Job received twice the promise after his troubles.  God turns it around for us.  The part that really hit home for me was a story he shared about a woman that had 7 miscarriages.  She believed in God's promise.  She gave birth to twins.  I think that's a great visual of receiving twice the promise.  I want to plant that seed in my spirit of believing in God's promise. 

To see a summary or to listen to the message see below:

http://www.joelosteen.com/Broadcast/VideoStreaming/Pages/VideoStreaming.aspx

It’s always a great encouragement and comfort to know someone has been in our shoes whenever we face challenging times. Knowing that others have been there, faced that and, with God’s help, victoriously overcame obstacles, gives us that extra boost of confidence; and we’re reminded of God’s great faithfulness.


The Bible is filled with such great men and women of faith who were champions in life. Hebrews 1:12 says, “Since we are surrounded by this great cloud of witnesses, let us run our race.” You are not alone in your race of life. You have all of heaven cheering you on each day, filled with saints of old who know what it means to persevere and live a life of victory.

Let this message encourage you and remind you that you have the greatest support system there is backing you up each day. Nothing that you face in life is new to God or a surprise to Him. He has been giving strength, wisdom, endurance and supernatural power to others who’ve lived before you since the creation of time. When you live life knowing that all of heaven is cheering you on, you’ll go further and accomplish more than you ever thought possible!

Contest

News Channel 3 has a contest for teachers and schools. On WREG News Channel 3 a number will flash on the screen at 6AM, 6:30am, and at 10PM.



The 3rd caller will give the name of their favorite teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal or principal. WREG gives $300 to that educator! At the conclusion of the contest, WREG will pick 3 schools to win the Grand Prize of $3000 each. Contest ends March 2. This is a great way to get money to the classroom and school – please participate. Right now I'm thinking of the many things I could buy for my students with that money (more leveled reading books to use in groups, math manipulatives, supplies, etc.)  If you have a chance to vote for me I'm at Greenbrook Elementary (Southaven, MS).  Thanks so much - it means a lot!