distress as an opportunity?

Distress is a word that conjures up visions of a sinking ship in my mind.  SOS

What if my ship is my life - yikes.  Not my entire life - just part of it. 

My responsibilities at work are overwhelming this year - more like my first year teaching...like the 12 years experience when right out the dang window.  I'm not sure why it is like that.  I feel like I'm muddling through...working harder not smarter.  Boo Hiss (as my Aunt Robbie used to say).  My fear is that I will "figure it out" and the year will be over!

As I sit and sip my coffee, and surfing Facebook, a friend from high school posted this bible verse:  With God's help we can claim more than mere survival-we can claim victory! Look for ways God can use your distress as an opportunity to show his mighty power. Psalm 108:13

My relationship with God is getting better these days.  After my divorce I kinda pushed aside that part of my life - and my Bible has dust to prove it. 

I want to do more than just survive - I want to be victorious!  I want to not fly by the seat of my pants at school - I want to leave at the end of the day feeling like I really taught my students something.  My distress should be an opportunity for me to step aside and let God lead me...

Cheers