My Dear Brothers and Sisters
No circumstance can frustrate GODs plan for your Life.
It has been a while since I wrote to you, to encourage you through the things that I have experienced and continue to experience in my life. It is my hope that these things that I write will inspire and strengthen you as you continue to walk in the path of your GOD given purpose.I recently got promoted to be a programmes officer for an innovative project that our organisation is working on. In terms of my career path this was a giant leap as normally one would have to go through the process of firstly being a graduate trainee for two years and possible as an assistant programmes officer for an additional 1- 2 years and finally a programmes officer. For me it just took a mere 6 months, from being a volunteer, database officer and to be a programmes officer. To get here has been not through my wisdom and understanding but I see and continue to testify of the Hand of GOD at work in my life and to him I give him all the glory.
The reason why I am writing this post is to share a conviction that I have that no circumstance can frustrate the plan of GOD in your life. Let me share a personal experience; One of the most devastating days in my life was when I collected my A level results, I had only a paltry 3 points all in one subject. Circumstances denied me the opportunity to sit again for the examinations. I remember that time I was still working as a commuter omnibus conductor, I used to think about my future which seemed bleak. I struggled to go through the process of applying for an apprenticeship to no avail. The option that was on the table was going for teacher training. The idea of being a teacher was not what I had envisioned in my life, being a teacher was and sadly still is one of the most looked down upon occupations in contemporary society. But alas, I found myself in 2011 at Belvedere Technical Teachers College.It was at BTTC that I realised that in actual fact education was the calling upon my life. During my teacher training a learnt on leadership, building my confidence, communication among other skills which have been invaluable and have contributed in getting me to where I am today.In my first year, I managed to be part of the Students Representative Council at our college (SRC) as the Secretary General and I was very young only 21 and also a freshman in college. During this time I learnt a lot on leadership and working with other young people. It was during this year that I also managed to make my first trip out of Zimbabwe (Something which I always yearned for) for Namibia for a debate tournament.My second year (2011) was even more exciting, through the grace of GOD I was admitted for teaching practice at one of the most prestigious schools here in Zimbabwe, Kutama College. I also learnt a lot at the school, interacting with the other young men at the college. I also embraced the strong ethos of leadership and hard work which was dominant at KC. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working at KC as a mathematics educator, I then when understood that teaching was more than just a job, I would spend my time educating learners on life skills among other things, I developed a close relationship with the kids taking them as my own younger brothers. The school administrators were equally supportive and believed in me. I was given the responsibility of being a hostel warden for forms 4 and 6 then later 3 and 5. During this period is when I developed a zeal for instructional technology which informed my academic project. I managed to complete my Teaching practice with a distinction. When I returned to college for my final year 2012 I was proactively involved in Debate as well and as an institution we also managed to go to South Africa for a debate tournament.
Everything that I learnt while I was doing my teacher training is exactly what I am applying in the work that I am doing now. Just a few examples: I am currently part of the executive driving a youth leadership initiative known at the Global Leaders Network and I can guarantee that through this network there will a lot of positive change by young people in the country and on the continent in the near future. Do you see the link with the SRC?I managed to develop a small low cost-high impact life skills project at my workplace which was a good innovation. Do you see the link with the teaching practice?Some of the skills that I learnt during my teaching practice project will be employed to radically change educational practice here in Zimbabwe.But imagine, when I was still doing the teacher training did I ever know that something so humble and even looked down upon would take me so far? I am fully convinced that where I’m working GOD has placed me and I have a purpose there and I have no doubt that what lies ahead is greater beyond imagination.
My dear brother and Sister have no doubt about this, nothing can stop GODs plan for your life- no circumstance at all. Keep holding on to the faith and trusting in GOD and you will walk in the path of greatness. Everything that is happening now, it might not be according to your expectations but believe this, GOD is preparing you for your greater works ahead, right now where you are. GODs plan for you is beautiful There is something that is called GRACE and through it you will be elevated even if the world deems you undeserving, that is why the bible says everything works for the good of those who love the LORD. Let me place some emphasis there EVERYTHING!
Keep Faith, Hope, Love and Trust Strong
Your Loving Brother
Moses
(Originally posted on facebook)