First, I love the beginning verses, because they remind me that God is also a teacher, committed to challenging us and making us Christ-like. Evaluate: Take inventory of your relationship with God. Give me wisdom, and help me use my imagination to create new ways to reach my students.   Facebook Many of the people who are most important to me in my life are teachers by profession: my mother, my siblings, my cousins, my aunts and multiple friends from high school and college. FaithGateway is brought to you by HarperCollins Christian Publishing and is dedicated to helping you grow and share your faith. Pray: Lord, I remember the years of waiting for a Messiah. A series of Advent devotions prepared by the leaders of Anglican and Lutheran churches in full communion. The story of Jesus' birth gives us assurance and joy because even though the waiting lingered for decades, God broke through at just the right time. Help my co-teachers tap into their talents and use them well. During the remainder of the Lenten season, may you be receptive to the teachings of the Divine, and may you be confident that the direction you are going is blessed. We'd love to hear from you. Ordering Christmas Gifts? He is America’s bestselling inspirational author with more than 130 million books in print. Remind me that when I think I'm waiting for an eternity, it really isn't. Just wait. Advent is about faith and waiting. Remember the years of silence as God's people waited for the Messiah. Thank You for the memories made with my students every day. Facebook.com/MaxLucado The Wise Men from the east didn't see the Messiah to appear at their front door. You Are Never Alone Week 6 — God Is with You When You Need Grace, How to Make It Through the Holidays When You Don’t Feel Very Grateful, What Am I Supposed to Do With All the Hurt, One Thousand Gifts OBS Week 2 — Grace in the Moment. Give me patience to deal with unexpected classroom situations. 5The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. What have you removed from your life this Lenten season? And since I admire the teachers in my life, it is not surprising to me that I often conceptualize God as a teacher. Let the laughter of children resonate in their hearts. There is something about being emptied that leaves us more open to the possibility of learning and gaining the new wisdom God has to offer us. Jesus, however, invites you to begin with a tiny seed. Daily give me wisdom to know how to love the young children in my class, even in the tough moments. We wait for the baby we've dreamed we'd hold in our arms. Their humor is often just what I need to get through a tough day, and I praise You for that. This passage encourages us to be assured that the teachings of the Lord are good. Customer Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT Monday - Friday Phone: (800) 458-2772. Lord, You reign over all things and delight in Your creation. See our holiday shipping schedule to receive your gifts on time. Jan 13, 2017 - Explore Tracey Hammons's board "teacher devotions" on Pinterest. Week One focuses on how waiting on God can strengthen our faith in God and His promises. What are you waiting on God for this year? Display it in a prominent place in your home. May you be made aware of the ways you fall short, but be reassured that you are learning to embody shalom. Follow his website at MaxLucado.com Waiting is still difficult. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. Please see below for details.