...We wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us. -2 Thessalonians 3:9
Today was not the best teaching day for me. I was not in the mood to be all giddy and happy around the kids and was easily irritated and frustrated whenever things did not go as planned. For some reason, I just could not get myself to smile especially if you've got kids throwing tantrums every minute and throwing toys every time you're not looking... that I found myself taking several 5-second breathers outside the classroom. Maybe it's the stress and the lack of sleep already taking their toll on me. Or these things that have been boggling my mind lately. Or oppressions for the upcoming LSS. I don't know. Admittedly, there are good days and bad days on the job just like any other job in the world.
Yet, reading the Word for today one last time as the day closes in made me realize the importance of my role to these kids, to my toddlers. I am a model for them, and whatever they see in me may have an impact on them especially at this time of impressions. They are like sponges who have the capacity to absorb anything and everything under the sun, and it is my responsibility that they absorb as many good and positive things as they can while they are under my care. If I impart love, they will absorb love and share that love with others as well. If I create a joyful and fun atmosphere in class, they will be happy kids who end up loving school. However, if I maintain a grumpy and irritable attitude as I teach, I will end up with a class full of easily agitated kids. Love begets love. Hate begets hate.
With that, I ask the Lord to help me be enthusiastic about work each and every day... to be reminded always of my role to these kids and of my purpose in doing what I do.
So that as I do my job, I may give and not count the cost, toil and not seek for rest, and labor and not ask for any reward because I know that I am doing all these for You, my God.
Ciao!
PS. Please pray with me that I do well in my exam tomorrow :) I'm not used to this anymore. Oh, my! Haha.
Lord, guide my thoughts as I answer each question. Amen.
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