Habersham Community,
Ten years ago I was named as the new Head of School at Norfolk Christian Schools in Virginia. I had served on the faculty for four years when God opened this very unexpected door. My love for Christian education was strong. My desire to serve and positively impact the educational professionals I worked alongside day after day was strong, as well. I was reluctant to move into administration because I loved being in the classroom with my students. But, I acquiesced. I knew it was a charge God had for me to accept this role of school-wide leadership. There were a lot of well-wishers who offered words of encouragement and I was blessed by their love & support. At the same time, it was easy to accept their congratulations and begin to think that this new assignment was all about me.
After graduation, I was with a group of students serving in Nicaragua. As I prayed about this time on the mission field, I asked God to take me in His Word for scripture that would prepare me for my new responsibilities. I thought verses that taught wisdom, encouraged discernment and provided strength would be most appropriate. But God always knows what we need and when we need it. He directed my mind and my heart to a passage in 1 Peter that told me to “shepherd the flock of God” exercising oversight and being an example. But, then He assured me to, “Humble yourself under the mighty Hand of God” and to cast my cares and anxieties on Him because He cares for me. These verses reminded me that it is NOT about me, but always about Him. All that I may do in this Kingdom work must be done with humility, firmly standing in faith, with eyes on Him and for His honor and glory alone.
Thank you for welcoming me with kind congratulatory words and messages of encouragement. Thank you even more for your prayers. I am thrilled to be here and to serve alongside this team of educational professionals at The Habersham School. I truly believe that the BEST is yet to come!
In all things and at all times…
Eyes on Christ – Pat
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