A Divine Call To 6th Grade

Katie, a 6th grade teacher in King County shared this great testimony last week:

Being a Christian educator in a public school is a unique opportunity to minister to others. I truly believe that we are here because of a divine calling. Of course, sometimes not being able to directly talk and discuss Jesus with students makes me frustrated. Fortunately, the Lord has taught me how I can strategically pray for my students....

Last [year] and this year I did this, praying for wisdom, guidance, and discernment as I teach each child. I then also walked around my room and prayed for a hedge of protection and offered this learning space [as] a gateway for connections into each child's life. Not every day is easy, or free from frustrations, but I can honestly tell you that I have never experienced the kind of connection with students as I did last year and this year. There is a sense of peace that is present every single day. God has been amazing in providing wisdom and guidance as I teach. I would encourage each one of you to daily ask that you be led by the Holy Spirit, and to be effective and deliberate in how you teach. By offering each day unto the Lord, I am finding blessings and rewards that can only come from him. May you truly be blessed and renewed daily from his powerful hand in your classroom.