Teachers

Main Scripture: Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers; because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. James 3:1-2 (NIV)

May 5 to 9, 2014 is celebrated as Teachers Appreciation week in the United States and May 5, 2014 is celebrated as Teachers Appreciation Day. This day is also celebrated in Jamaica.

This day is described as "a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives". Indeed teachers are to be celebrated and honoured, to most of us they are considered second to our parents and very frequently considered as parents away from home - the people who give us education, knowledge and guidance, the most important jewels of our life. Aristotle  once said “Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.”

Being a teacher is a very important role and should not be taken lightly according to today’s scripture. Teachers are not only expected to teach but they are also expected to be examples to those who they impact. This can be an awesome responsibility as we are humans and we are not perfect. It was William Arthur Ward that said “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”

Today let us pray for those teachers (in the classroom or otherwise) that have impacted our lives and inspired us to be who we are today. Encourage them when you see them and honour them often.

Let’s Pray,

Father we pray for all teachers today, wherever they are. We pray that you will strengthen them, cause them to be prosperous in well-being and financially. God we thank you for them and pray that you will keep them always.

In Jesus Name

Amen

Have a God Filled Day Ladies