Praying for your students

I'm not sure if it is because of all the craziness that is in the world lately, but I have felt such a strong need to pray for my students more the past few days.  I pray for them all the time, especially when they have something going on in their little lives.  I pray for them to always do the best, what is right, for them to understand my teaching, to grow up in Christ's love, and to know and understand His love for them.  But, lately, it has been a totally different pull for prayer.  As the year goes on, I connect more and more with each student, and learn the different ways they need me.  Some need a happy face, some need a stern face.  Some need a mother figure, a nurse, or a therapist.  I wear so many hats each day that I lose count of them.  Don't get me wrong.  I wouldn't change one thing about what I do...except maybe a million dollar raise, am I right????  I am a firm believer that everyone is called to do certain things in life and I know for a fact that teaching is my calling.  I was placed on this world to help give these babies an education and help guide them to be wonderful, productive citizens. With all that being said, I feel my calling more and more lately, too.  My preacher, Bro. Randy Copeland did a series of sermons a few months ago about using your talents that God gave you.  Everyone has certain talents and it is up to you to use them or not.  I believe one of mine is teaching.  (If you want to read the scripture on the Parable of the Talents, click here.)  God wants you to use the talents He gave you.  He praises the men who use their talents and double them.  This is what we are supposed to do with our gifts and talents.

I urge you all to pray for your students.  Pray for them daily.  When it is a full moon, they're acting a little wonky, or driving you crazy, pray for them that much more.  They NEED you to pray for them.  Praying for them is a talent, and it is one that you should practice very often.  These children are such small young babies and they are growing up in a fast changing world.

Side note, I am so thankful and blessed to have such wonderful Christian students and parents this year.  My students bring up The Lord in class discussion and they talk about church, church events, and things they learn there.  And, yes, I teach in a public school!

Here are a few scriptures to help inspire you......

1 Samuel 1:27
Psalm 127:3
Luke 18:16
Matthew 19:13-15
Matthew 25:40
Proverbs 22:6
Joshua 1:9
Mark 10:14-16