“ And let us not grow weary of doing good , for in due season we will reap , if we do not give up .” Galatians 6:9
Education ’ s First Love
By Tonya Gordon
We have the pleasure of watching a symphony of color burst forth from slumber every spring .
Life begins anew as we honor and remember our Savior ’ s sacrifice and resurrection . How awe-inspiring that God purposefully and creatively provides the visual depiction of seasons to testify to His greatness and love . Seasonal changes also illustrate the ebb and flow patterning of our lives . We all experience spring , summer , fall , and winters in life , yet our focus and constant throughout it all is our Creator . Through the intentioned time of deep study , prayer , and trustworthy fellowship and accountability , we weather our seasons and flourish .
As educators , we transition rather predictably through our 180 days . Summer , a unique perk of our profession , is viewed as a much-needed break until we grow restless and excited to welcome back students and decorate classrooms . Fall maintains our energy as it wraps us in warm , colorful reflection , thanksgiving , and fall sports , while winter ’ s quiet peacefulness dissipates with the anticipation of Christmas and snow dances . By the time spring fights back the chill for dominance , students and teachers alike begin to wither alongside the quick-blooming annuals . With all of the demands on Christian educators , these seasonal rhythms potentially become marred by monotony . The calling to share the vibrant , powerful , all-knowing , forgiving , merciful Creator-Savior dulls against a backdrop of methodically checked boxes . Biblical worldview in the classroom is relegated to a quick prayer and devotion .
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