A Different Fall

My month of school has been great--much less taxing than last year's. I thank the Lord for this specific answer to prayer. My classes are stimulating and practical, and the teachers are great. I am accompanying three students--a flutist, a vocalist, and a violinist. And I am teaching again--Class Piano Mus 100--15 non-piano music majors. That has been a fun challenge. Continuing to work part-time for the music ed. director has also been good. I enjoy the diversion provided by copying, grading, working with spreadsheets and doing other random jobs.
Another encouragement and direct answer to prayer has been time to get involved at church. Playing the piano, Wed. night home group, and babysitting have established opportunities for new relationships with the body of Christ. As for school opportunities, another grad student and I are continuing the musicians' Bible study from last year.
God knew I needed the challenges of last year, and this year is not without its own, but I am grateful for the confidence in His will, His control, and His steadfast love. Please continue to pray for my witness, and my active dependence on the Lord for every step. "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall make straight your paths." (Pr. 3:6). I believe the "straightness" does not guarantee easiness. But I do believe it testifies of God's intimate guidance and continual presence, giving assurance to the path He has planned.