So we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching. Romans 12:5-7, NASB

I don’t know of any other occupation that makes more use of God-given gifts and talents than teaching. For the right-brained among us, we can be as creative as we want. We can play music in the background of the classroom. We can use art in virtually any subject area. We can incorporate social skills daily. The classroom is an absolute study in sociology. Those left-brained teachers among us can use charts and grafts to our brain’s content. We can explain our lessons with power points, collect data, and compile ledgers. How can any teacher possibly be bored?

I will admit, there are times when I come home exhausted. In the past, I have shed my share of tears until I got the hang of keeping my joy amid chaos. But I have never ceased to feel significant as a teacher.

Some people think teachers want to go into the profession for a nice holiday schedule. (I have to agree that I love those stretches of time.) But, like many other teachers, I love this profession that offers so many opportunities to share your God-given talents with others!

Dear Lord, We pray today that You will work through us in unique ways in each of our co-workers’ and students’ lives. We want each one to know You, Lord, and accept Jesus as Savior. Thank you that You love them more than I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Copyright Cheryl Skid.

Cheryl is a member and retired educator from Missouri.