GRATEFUL, THANKFUL, BLESSED
Prayer: Father, You are so good to us. Your goodness surrounds us to the point that we may take it for granted. For that we are sorry. We never want to reduce Your grace to us to a mere cliché. Help us to live as ones who are truly grateful, thankful, and blessed. Amen Scripture: […]
ONE MORE THING
Scripture: Everyone must submit himself to the governing authority, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:1 NIV When the spring of 2020 happened, the way we educate changed. Our daily routines were disrupted. The things we took for granted were […]
OBSERVED
Prayer: Lord, it is an awesome thought that You have called me to be an influence for You wherever I go. May I bring honor to Your name this day and every day. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen Scripture: Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most […]
TASTING
Prayer: Oh Lord! You are so generous giving us this wonderful time of year. We are grateful again for our nation and for the peace and joy You give to us. We remember our soldiers, asking You to be with each one. Please lead any of our students who do not know You to hear […]
FILL YOUR CUP
Prayer: Dear Gracious Father, we ask today that you give us your strength to conduct all the tasks and responsibilities you have before us. Amen Scripture: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13 NIV As teachers, we can face responsibilities throughout the day that take our energy and focus. We may find that students with […]
GIFT OF GOD JUST FOR YOU
Prayer: We give this day over to You, Lord, to use us as You will. Amen Scripture: Now there are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but it is the same Holy Spirit who is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service in the church, but it is the same Lord we […]
BUT GOD
Scripture: My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 NIV Through the laptop screen, I watched my former co-worker and fellow FCA advisor lean back in his desk chair, sandwich in hand. Ethan was on his 25-minute lunch break and was graciously […]
STUDY THE GREAT WORKS OF THE LORD
Prayer: Gracious Lord, in this busy time of year, we want to stop and study Your great works in our lives and the lives of others. We give You the thanks that You deserve this season. Amen Scripture: Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company […]
WISDOM
Prayer: Heavenly Father, we ask for the perfect wisdom that comes from above to guide and direct the students You have placed in our classrooms. In the precious name of Jesus, Amen Scripture: For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 ESV In I Kings 3, we read the […]
RIPENED FRUIT
Prayer: Lord, help us to encourage others who are in the desert with the hope that their lives can be like ripened fruit, watered by the God who “reigns.” Amen Scripture: The wilderness and the desert will be glad, and the Arabah will rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it will blossom profusely and rejoice […]