I've always considered grading papers my absolute LEAST favorite part of my job. I seriously do not enjoy it at all. I love lesson planning, teaching, doing informal assessments, etc. But to have to sit and actually grade papers...well, I've just never been a fan.
...but earlier this week, that changed. The Lord
seriously pricked my heart about this. While it may not be the most fun thing,
it is indeed a necessary part of my job. And the Lord really spoke to me and
made me realize that I should use the time while I'm grading to do more than just complain about having to grade papers. I should use this time to pray for my
students (...that is, pray for them more than I already do).
So now, when I'm grading papers, I'm also praying. When I finish a stack of papers, I stop and pray for my students. I pray that God would minister into their little lives. I pray that God would help me to be the best teacher I can be for them. I pray for their families. I pray for their home countries. And I pray, most of all, for their souls. Whether they come from Christian, Muslim, or any other religion...it doesn't matter. I pray that their little eyes, ears, minds, and hearts would be open to the TRUTH...to accepting Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
So now, when I'm grading papers, I'm also praying. When I finish a stack of papers, I stop and pray for my students. I pray that God would minister into their little lives. I pray that God would help me to be the best teacher I can be for them. I pray for their families. I pray for their home countries. And I pray, most of all, for their souls. Whether they come from Christian, Muslim, or any other religion...it doesn't matter. I pray that their little eyes, ears, minds, and hearts would be open to the TRUTH...to accepting Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
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