“Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you.” Romans 1:12
Next time you walk in the forest, stop and think about what’s taking place right under your feet.
As the roots of the trees connect with each other, they form a support system.
One has access to water, another to nutrients, and another to sunlight.
No single tree has it all, but together they can grow, thrive and withstand the storms of life.
“Then we will grow in every way and be more like Christ, the head of the body. Christ holds it together and makes all of its parts work perfectly, as it grows and becomes strong because of love.” Ephesians 4:15-16
Some of us are independent types and have difficulty with this concept. We want to fly solo – until we crash:
1. Encouragement:
Even Paul needed encouragement:- “Every one in Asia has turned against me, especially Phygelus and Hermogenes. I pray that the Lord will be kind to the family of Onesiphorus. He often cheered me up and wasn’t ashamed of me when I was put in jail. Then after he arrived in Rome, he searched everywhere until he found me. 2 Timothy 1:15-17
2. Sympathy: “Be sympathetic” (Colossians 3:12).
We all need to be understood and have our feelings validated. But sometimes we’re in such a hurry to fix people, we don’t have time to sympathise with them.
3. Grace:
“Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Colossians 3:13
What motivates us to extend grace to others? God’s grace to us!
You will never be asked to extend more grace to someone than god has already extended to you.
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you that no matter what challenges and setbacks we face, You have the final word over all things.
We believe that You are breaking the powers of darkness and victory is on the way.
In Jesus’ Name, AMEN.
Teaching is a passion, and my experience as a teacher has been beautiful, emotional and fulfilling. Over the years, I’ve watched the student – teacher equation evolve: From Guru, as all-knowing to Guru as friend and equal, as someone who doesn’t always know the best. Today’s teacher and the learner are partners in the process of teaching and learning. We inspire, motivate and learn from each other; if I don’t know, I can admit it to my students. The teacher is only a facilitator; one who will help the student grow, become a self-learner. The teacher is only one of many sources. Not infrequently, there is a role reversal. With children being so tech-savy, often I am the student and they are my teachers. Has teaching changes the way I think ? Yes, most certainly. My students have shown me how to manage time. I marvel at how deftly they juggle sports, academics, dance, and theatre, for instance. I have learnt how to accept failure as I see my students taking success and failure with equan...
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