TEACHING IS A GIFT

If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. Romans 12:7, NLT

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another…Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 4:10-1, NLT

Have you ever felt that surge of joy and peace when you worship—like a fire in your heart, a reminder that you’re fully alive in God’s presence?

What if you could feel that same sense of connection when you teach?

Worship isn’t just singing praises or offering prayers in church. It’s glorifying God by using the gifts He has given you to serve others. Teaching is one of those gifts, uniquely designed to reflect His creativity and love.

When you teach, every lesson becomes an opportunity to honor Him. The care you give to your students, the effort you put into your planning, and even the way you navigate challenges can all glorify God. Teaching is more than a job—it’s a way to serve Him through your calling.

This mindset can transform your perspective. The most ordinary moments in the classroom take on a deeper meaning when you approach them as acts of worship. Even on difficult days, remembering that your teaching is a way to glorify God can renew your passion and purpose.

So today, embrace teaching as the gift it is. Let the awareness of His presence fill your heart as you use the talents He has given you to make an eternal impact.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the unique gifts You’ve given us. Help us to see our work as a way to worship You. Fill us with strength and joy, even in challenges, and let our teaching bring You glory. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Copyright Morgan Preston.

Morgan is a former middle school language arts and social studies teacher. She is currently Christian Educators’ Marketing and Communications Coordinator and serves her middle school students and teachers through First Priority.

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