Pray for a teacher!

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;


I will counsel you and watch over you. (Psalm 32:8 NIV84)


School is near and the youth of America will be instructed, taught, counseled, and  watched over by some of the most amazing people on the planet. My school corporation is no exception. In this country teachers and schools have been getting heavily bashed because students aren't performing on one test or another. Frankly, I'm glad our students don't perform as well on these tests. Our country has some of the most creative and talented people in the world. Sure, we have the occasional Steven Jobs, but he's not the only one who is creative, talented and innovative. Did you know our country files more patents than in any other country in the world. This includes the Asian countries that kill us on the TEST.  Do you realize how many foreign students come to our country to get the BEST education in the world? Why is that? I can tell you it comes from the teachers and great schools across this country.

It's the teacher that stimulates the creative juices of our students. It is the hard work and long hours of preparation to teach your kids that helps us reams in the most productive nation in the world. Your local teachers, administrators and staff deserve your unwavering support. More importantly they could use your prayers.

As we are days away from students arriving, please pray for your schools and the faculty. Pray for their wisdom, rest, and strength to guide and direct the youth of your community. Pray they will be the example of faith and leadership for our kids. Pray they will be able to take time out of the busy schedule to spend with their families. Pray they remain healthy and safe throughout the year. Pray they will build positive relationships with students, parents, and community.

The start of the new school year is always exciting and crazy. I look forward to being with the students at GHS. I can't wait!