Symphony of Life

Monday, October 14, 2013

Aspiration.

Below is an essay I was required to write on why I wanted to pursue teaching. I wanted to share it and have it out as a reminder as to why I chose to be an educator.

I want to be a teacher because it is my desire to teach. Though my family is full of teachers, I never wanted to be one till recently. I saw the value and gain you get from teaching and how you can change a student’s life. I believe that I acquire three different attributes that will help me in the teaching role, along with three passions that are sparked by these qualities.

I first believe that my desire for music and theater ignites my passion for teaching. I have such a strong love for the two and God has blessed me with wonderful talents. Through these talents, I want to show what students can do and how they can do it. I will solely use my talents to glorify Christ and I truly believe that I can do that by sharing it. Music is something that has always been a part of my life and it is the one thing that guarantees me joy.

Next I feel my concept of attitude aids my teaching aspiration. I want to keep a positive attitude and inflict it onto those around me, especially a younger generation. Pulling from the ‘ABC’s of Professionalism’, one of the best things you can do is love your students. By presenting a good attitude, it can strike a great change. Recently I wrote a mission statement for myself:

“To bring glory to God in everything I do, be a light unto the world,

and share Love wherever I may go.

‘For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.

To Him be the glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:36.’”

I believe by keeping this mindset, I have the power to change the attitude of student populations.

Lastly, I believe I have a sense of care. Kindness is something that is abundant in my life and I try to lead a life of benevolence. I try to remain empathetic and think about others when making an action. With great care comes a desire to help others and make a difference. Through the teaching position, I believe I can change a student’s life or impact them in a way so that they have a desire for the same. I want to touch a student’s life for the better and inspire them to do their best. Whether it is through music, theater, or whatever it may be, I want to use teaching as a way to reach out to young people.

So through attitude, talent, and kindness I want to teach. It is definitely something I enjoy doing, but more importantly I am called to. To give is only part of this profession, the gain part of teaching can change your life as you help change others.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Mission Statement.

Blogger is being dumb and won't let me add this on my sidebar. So until I can get it there, here it is:

To bring glory to God in everything I do, be a light unto the world, and share Love wherever I may go.

"For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.
To Him be the glory forever. Amen." Romans 11:36

*Check out my new "Mission" page to see what I'm up to and see more details about God's will for my life.*

Saturday, October 12, 2013

My Heart's Ovation.

As some of you may know or remember, tomorrow marks two weeks since my french horn went missing. This past week as been rough and wonderful all at the same time. I've broke down many times, but I still give God all the glory and praise for everything that I do. Without Christ as my Savior, I have no idea where I would be. I'm still not exactly where I need to be, but I know I can get there through Him.

Well, I do have a story to tell (as many people do on blogs). My high school band director texted me this past Wednesday asking to see me when I came home for the weekend. Of course, I was eager to and we set up a time and all that. He, his wife, my middle school band director/cousin, my mom, and I all met for lunch today at 1. They all wanted to know how my college experience was going and it was a great time being able to talk with them. He then brought up the story of my horn. I told him everything that had happened and how it all folded out and he just gave me the normal weird-face he usually gives.

Going on, he told me about this person who came into his office earlier this week, who had heard about my horn. They wondered what they could do to help me with my situation. My band director told him that a new horn would cost roughly $6000. This anonymous person then proceeded to write a check and told my band director to buy me a brand new french horn. Apparently, this person knew me and had seen the things I had done throughout high school and the rest of my life. They said they knew I would use a french horn to glorify God with my talents.

Brand new, the same type as my old one.

So here I am, awestruck, amazed at the generosity and care of this anonymous giver. I may never know who you are, but I thank you so much and I will do my best to use this new horn for the Lord. I got my horn back just not in a way I ever expected. Prayer is definitely a powerful thing.

To all of my readers, I ask that as you go throughout life you make wise decisions and make an effort to change the world and be a light and a witness. This anonymous giver saw what I had done and what I had given to the Lord and they felt the need to give to me because I somehow impacted them. As Christ-followers, we have the power and influence to shake this world and turn it upside down. In everything you do, glorify God in everything and make a powerful impact.

"My heart's ovation, Yours forever

I will sing, sing Your praise

Let every nation under heaven

Shout Your name, sing Your praise"

Symphony, Chris Tomlin

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Immeasurably More.

I think I'm probably first in line when it comes to interesting weeks this particular week. So many crazy things have happened from completely terrible to drastically wonderful.

First things first, I lost my french horn. How does one lose a french horn, you may ask? It's very complicated. That alone put my week to an absolute terrible start. However, the week could only get better from there. Despite my loss of my [extremely expensive] instrument, I've managed to keep a positive attitude and mindset regarding it. The only thing keeping me sane right now is the fact that God has a plan for my life. As the week progressed, the sun still came up, time still moved, and the world didn't stop its motion.

Tonight I was privileged to have a very unique experience. I was able to attend one of the Passion Tour concerts and it was amazing, to say the least. Of course there was awesome worship, a good message, and all that good stuff, but the makeup of the people in that building was what was so moving to me. There were children as young as infants and toddlers, elementary-aged kids, youth groups, college students, parents, and even grandparents all in that building with one purpose: to glorify God. It was glorious to see ALL age groups represented in that building and all of them serving how they should. Louie Giglio spoke and his title was "immeasurably more" and it spoke to me because my God can do immeasurably more. He can go beyond what we imagine, what we think, and do something greater than us.

So I may not have a french horn anymore, but I do have loving friends and family, I attend a wonderful school, new friends that I love dearly, and most importantly the Creator of all that can do immeasurably more.