Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
Pray for students, teachers, and staff.
The back-to-school sales are on, the smell of crayons and sharpened pencils fill the air. Teachers are prepping their classrooms and children are counting the days until they see their friends again.
We have several educators in our family, and they're
setting up their rooms, attending trainings and meetings, and working to make
the start of school successful. I’m thankful for the people who teach, whether
in public school, private school, or homeschool and the folks who work in
support roles. Many of the people who instruct our children in academics also work
to instill confidence and positive behavior. The kiddos are blessed to have people
in school who care about them and want to fill their buckets with kindness and
joy.
Jesus, the best teacher—taught by example. Through
parables and sermons He shared scripture and taught us to pray. Talk about hearing
from the best. There is no better place to learn than at the feet of Jesus. I love
to hear or read every parable, word of wisdom, and proverb Jesus shared. I'm
thankful the writers of the Bible penned God's words, and I’m excited I have
the very words of Jesus (red letters in many Bibles) to read and tuck into my
heart.
God wants his people to keep discovering Him. Every
day brings a new experience, a new perspective, a new way to learn and share
Jesus’ story as He fills our buckets with blessings.
If you have a minute, pray for all the parents and caregivers sending their children to classrooms, as well as teachers, staff, administrators, and
students heading back to school. Pray for wisdom, confidence, kindness, and
safety. Encourage your children to embrace learning and to respect their
teachers and fellow students. I remember a few teachers who believed in me, and I’ll always be
thankful.