Scaffolding

Scaffolding. It is a word in teacher lingo that we thrown around a lot. We don't always practice it well ourselves, but the dream is that we attempt to do it to help others. Basically we support students to reach the goal, and then slowly take away the support, or scaffolding, to see how successful they will be.

So I've been praying a lot this week about this for myself. I've been praying that I could prioritize what needs to be done now, and what can wait. Low and behold, it has really been a great week. Overall I didn't feel really overwhelmed, and I had moments of inspiration to break down tasks into smaller chunks for myself.

While I had something to do, just about every night this week, it wasn't unbearable.
So this is a praise to the Lord for giving me wisdom to slow down and scaffold for myself! He gave me wisdom on how to accomplish the things I needed to get done this week. It was great.

Continuing to rely on and be amazed by Him.

Next week I am going to continue to practice scaffolding, and not being afraid. Parent/student/teacher conferences are not my favorite but I have to be honest, and not be afraid.

Psalm 91

1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
² I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
My God, in whom I trust!”
³ For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper
And from the deadly pestilence.
⁴ He will cover you with His pinions,
And under His wings you may seek refuge;
His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.