guidance

[mj]

Pastor Mike,
I have been a teacher for the past 14 years at my school. I have recently been told I will be placed on the excess teacher list by the Principal.
I met with the Director of Human Resources and found out the Principal is not following the District Policy. She happens to have hired the Director of HR years ago and they are good friends. In fact, He told her I was coming in to visit and she called me down to the office just to tell me of her connection.
My question is this: Do I let God do the leading and believe that He is moving me onto other things or do I pursue the battle of arguing that my school is not following district policy? It could mean that if I should stay here then I could be treated harshly. Or I may have to get a lawyer to stay at a school who doesn't want me here. District Policy states the teacher with the most seniority should get a job first on campus instead of the new hire.
Are there any verses to pray for God's favor other than Luke 2:52? What about encouragement? It is very hard to come to work and face others when everyone knows my dilemma.
I feel like I have been beat up. It is so hard to stay strong. My family is very supportive at home, but I have an excellent teaching record and this has certainly thrown me for a loop. All of this happened after I read the book Let Go and Let God. Ugh! I am seeking guidance to my question.

[Mike Miller]

MJ, you do have quite a dilemma. Unfortunately, I do not know of a clear answer for you. What I can tell you is that God is sovereign. He is in control and is never surprised by anything. I also know that "for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). What this means is that whatever God is doing in your life right now is for your good and His glory. I know that's easy for me to say, because I'm not in the middle of the situation. However, I say it because I believe it to be true.

Sometimes life is unjust, and sometimes it's just confusing. We pray and look for answers, and answers don't seem to come. Right now, I would encourage you to seek God's will. The hard part is wanting His will regardless of what that means. As you pray, read Scripture, and surround yourself with godly people, I think God will make His will plain to you. I think that at the right time, you you will have a peace about a direction--whether to fight for justice or to move on. I think that during this time you will find God to be the faithful God that He is.

As for Scripture, try spending some time in the Psalms. So many of the Psalms are the heart cries of people who are being mistreated. Sometimes they express their pain and confusion. At other times, they burst forth in praise. Let God minister to your heart through those ancient prayers and songs.

Let me know what you decide and how things develop. In the mean time, I and others will be praying for you.