Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…
Psalm 23:6
In today’s Scripture, the word “goodness” means God’s favor.
David was saying, “Surely favor follows me all my life.”
In effect, he was saying, “Favor is keeping enemies from defeating me.
Favor is bringing promotion and opportunity.”
He was releasing his faith for the favor of God.
No wonder the prophet Samuel came to him and anointed him as the next king.
No wonder he defeated a giant twice his size.
No wonder King Saul couldn’t kill him.
You also will overcome obstacles that seem impossible.
Favor is opening doors that I can’t open.”
The more you thank God for it, the more you declare it, the more favor you’re going to see.
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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