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Well Done
"May my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on the new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants." Deuteronomy 32:2
It is hard to believe that the end of another academic year is almost here. Time passes so quickly as schools and classrooms are filled with eager students, dedicated teachers, and lots of learning takes place. Take a moment and reflect on where God blessed you to instruct His Lambs in these last months. You have been led and taught too.
Some of you may have been like me and focused on a verse from Scripture to direct you through the days, weeks, and months of the year.
I often used the passage printed above. I prayed that God would use my teaching to “fall like rain” and help the students grow just as the rain causes tender plants to sprout. I always entered a new school year focusing on how God would use me to assist in the education of the children. How would they sprout and grow throughout the year?
You have served faithfully and each child has sprouted like that tender plant referred to in Deuteronomy 32:2. As I visited the schools the LCMS Northern Illinois District this year, it was a blessing to see and hear how you were assisting the growth of each child, especially in their spiritual walk. I heard so many sharing the love of Jesus and reassuring the children that they are precious in the sight of the Savior!
So, as you have tended to the children, now I'll share a poem that I came upon recently to wrap up the idea of where you started in August…
The Little Plant
In the heart of a seed,
Buried deep so deep,
A tiny plant
Lay fast asleep.
"Wake," said the sunshine,
"And creep to the light."
"Wake," said the voice
Of the raindrops bright.
The little plant heard
And it rose to see,
What the wonderful,
Outside world might be.
- Author Unknown
To many children this year, you were the sunshine and the raindrops. You have prepared them well for the "outside world" and the next step in their learning.
Well done. Thank you for your dedication. To God be the glory of each of our schools and the faithful workers.
Enjoy a blessed summer!
Serving the Master Teacher,
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