Put on the armour of God

Today I was reading the verse in Eph 6:10

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm."

Yesterday, I was called in to see the HOD regarding my file checking - I had over 1 month of workbook unmarked. I think I was very composed - maybe I really had grown up/matured over the years in teaching. When I went in, the HOD sat down and said, "Talk lah." I was astounded! So I replied, "Sorry, about what?" The HOD then said, "You said you have something to say about your marking, so now you talk first." So I explained that it was my basketball high season and my plan was to finish up the books first so that I do not lag behind in terms of work. She then rebutted that it wasn't a good reason for such work, especially for one education officer like me (hee, this one I added myself lah . .)

Anyway, I was quite taken back by the experience. I realized that there are efficient HOD, and excellent HOD who are personal, effective and efficient. Hmm, actually, I felt very motivated after yesterday experience - felt that I wanted to prove to her about my efficiency. But more than that, I don't want to let God's name go down the drain. I mean, cannot be I claim to be a Christian yet produce such work! It's horrendous! Unimaginable! I believe in my God, so cannot let Him down. So next few days have to speed up my marking and submit for file checking again.

I was doing my QT today - feeling very slack. God showed me the verse that says that I am not fighting against people but against the forces in the unseen world. Wow! Revelation! It's not my pupils and HOD that I am fighting against! It's the evil one - and God actually shows me how to do it! Be truthful - I admitted my mistake to my HOD! Be righteous - have to do my marking! Be ready - meet the deadlines! Have faith - trust in God to help me (the HOD actually mentioned that it will have an effect on my promotion and career advancement prospects! I reject in Jesus name! God will fight for me in the ranking exercise!) And pray! which I will do so religiously and fervently! God bless me so that my outreach can be extended! May God's name be known in my school and neighbourhood!