Teachers Appreciation: Adopting Our Teachers

by Teresa J. Herbic

Be still and know that I am God!

Psalm 46:10, NIV

Teachers are forever influences in children’s lives. They produce a genuine impact on our future. An African proverb conveys this: “it takes a village to raise a child.” The importance of a community in molding a young person’s values is irrefutable.

Our history of adopting our children’s teachers is fact. Both my daughter and son shared the same kindergarten and second grade teachers, each of whom influenced their creative and active minds. Our kids also experienced disciplinarians for their third grade years. We would not have survived those critical years without them. Then, there were coaches like our daughter’s violin teacher and our son’s football coach who devoted themselves to shaping character. Each realized our kids were adopted and the challenges they faced.

Our remarkable music teacher has been a constant throughout their entire school years, Mrs. Walker. She gracefully dealt with my son’s emotional issues in and out of the classroom with pure love and wisdom. She encouraged my daughter’s violin talents and both of my children’s musical and emotional expressions. The consistency and love that she has displayed over the years reminds me of the constant unyielding force of God. As one of His children, Mrs. Walker chose to be a steady, guiding influence in their lives. As she taught our children all sorts of beautiful songs and routines, she also educated them about good solid character. Our family has adopted her forevermore as part of our lives.

Do you have an important teacher in your family’s history? Let us pray for that special person together today:

Dear God, Thank You for still forces in our lives like teachers and coaches

who are an extension of You. Please bless them and remind them of

Your power, aspiration and goodness in their lives.

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