28 years of teaching have come to a close.
This was a great year!
Each year I find more joy through my teaching experiences!
Each of us is called by God to do something with our time on earth. We each have a special gift or talent from God.
"In His grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well." - Romans 12:6.
What is your gift from God? Have you ever taken time to think and pray about it?
Take a moment to reflect on your life and your current occupation.
Is it God's gift to you?
If so, are you capitalizing on it?
If not, how can you find or amplify your gift?
Romans 12:6-8 continues, "So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging, If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. and if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly."
Teaching and working with kids is my true calling from God. He has always lead me to positions and opportunities to coach and educate kids.
Over the years I have learned that I need a break from teaching in order to do it well.
Yes, school's out for summer. Yes, I look forward to summer break. However, that doesn't mean it's time to quit and do absolutely nothing until the week before the next school year begins.
As crazy as it may seem, I have already started planning for the next school year.
God gives us breaks to reflect, refresh, and renew our strength so that we can bring honor to His name.
"He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name." - Psalms 23:3
Summer is a time to reflect on what went right and what hasn't gone right.
It's a time to evaluate what needs to be refreshed and what needs to be trashed.
It's a time to search and renew what has been lost.
I pray that you find God's gift in your life, and that you make time to reflect, refresh, and renew in order to honor His joyous calling for your life.
