The Lord is My Light!

Life has taken a very interesting turn for me. Nothing is going the way I thought it would 9 months ago. I was full of hope, worry, joy, and love for my job and what was going on. I felt that I could do anything, so I decided I was going to start on my masters degree. I wanted to finish it quickly so I took two classes. I had an observation with my principal in January, after which I was told either I fix some areas or there wouldn't be a place for me at my school next year. I worked really hard for two and a half months. I think from the beginning I knew what was going to happen. It was too late. The damage had been done. Three weeks ago I was told my contract would not be renewed for next year. I've spent a lot of tears on this. So many that my principal actually told me not to cry anymore. I've been stressed, worried and unsure about what to do next. I still am not sure what is going to happen. I could be moving somewhere in Utah. I could be moving to a different state. I thought about giving up on the profession, decided it wasn't what I wanted. I also thought about teaching out of the country, until I looked up the requirements to teach somewhere else and realized that wasn't worth it. Or I could be going on a mission. This is really starting to become a Good, Better, Best decision.
I have thought for three weeks about posting this and talking about it, but I needed to come to terms with it. I am heartbroken. I LOVE my school, team, and kids. I was looking forward to seeing my students next year and being able to say hi to them everyday. But, I know the Lord has a plan for me. That he has many blessings in store if I am faithful. I am trying to match my will to His right now. My mentor came into my room last week and we were talking about everything and she told me, "I always come in here expecting to leave sad. But, it hasn't been that way." I think it is the fact that I know my Father in Heaven loves me and that he really does know what is best for me in my life right now. It isn't always what I want but I know He has a plan for me. I know that everything is going to workout. That He is going to help me move forward. That in His strength I can do anything. What glorious truths the gospel brings! The Lord is my light! He will guide me through all of this and through the decisions I have to make. But, I could still use your prayers and faith that I'll be able to make the decisions and act on them.