At BCC, our congregation is blessed with numerous educators, administrators, or support personnel. If you are one such saint, I want to let you know how much I admire your commitment to the ministry with which you’ve been blessed – for your work can be ministry, to be sure – whether in a public school, a school district, a private school, or in your homeschool. I am a big fan.
Sitting here tonight, late on Labor Day, I pray for you. Specifically, I ask that the Lord would equip you for the challenges you face, and make you…
- Fulfilled by the practical exercise of your high – but often thankless – calling
- Delighted by the growth in the character of your students
- Unbowed by pressure from those who confuse knowledge for wisdom
- Serene in the face of (inevitable!) outbreaks of chaos
- Trust in the eventual returns – in your student’s life – on your heart’s investment
- Resilient against discouragement from temporary setbacks
- Persevere in the face of an often-wearying schedule
- Confident of the Lord’s grace and strength every step of the way, each day
Humbly,
Pastor Dale