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Prayer for an Educator

It's rare to sit in the staff lounge for the 30 minute lunch break we get and be able to reflect on one's career.

Today was one such day...causing a flood of memories.  I offer this prayer for educators

May you have protection when you do the home visit on the little girl who's father beat her with a 2x4 for getting a C.  May you have wisdom when consoling the teacher who gave her the C.

Go with courage to sit next to the little girl who all alone weeps at the lunch table because she has lice. Teach her mother with tenderness.

Be vigilant when the little boy describes the cigarette burn on his eye given him by his mother because he complained he was hungry.

Hold fast at the 9 o'clock hour, still at school prepping for another day, while your own children go to sleep not having seen you all day.

Have wisdom when all at home is falling down around you - and you know the children at school need you now more than ever.

Be with joy when the 35th student walks in your classroom.  Yours may be the only smile they see today.

Forgive your colleagues and your leaders for their failings, they are fighting battles unseen.

Above all, have peace knowing that you'll likely never see the harvest of your work. The world will - and that is enough.

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  1. Thomas--March 13, 2018 at 2:02 PM

    Long time between posts! Glad to see you back.

    Thomas--

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    1. Jarret M. Sharp, Ed. D.March 14, 2018 at 1:28 PM

      Appreciated Thomas. Your encouragement means the world. I have 25 post titles and the writing has finally come back.

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