Wisdom For Teachers From A Timeless Book!

lightstock_112728_medium_verda_rubottom_I think every teacher needs to read the book of Proverbs. Because in this book, we can find wisdom to help us understand our students, and glean insights on how to deal with problems that come up in the classroom

This year I decided to begin my daily devotions in this wonderful book because–and I think you’ll agree—as parents and teachers, we need all the wisdom we can get!  Proverbs gives us valuable principles, inspired by the Holy Spirit, that we can apply in challenging situations that will affect the environment, and bring a sense of peace and order where learning can take place.

Here are a few nuggets I’ve underlined in my Bible (NIV):

  • Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. (15:22)
  • Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.(16:3)
  • The lips of the wise spread knowledge;  not so the hearts of fools. (15:7)
  • A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1)
  • The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. (15:4)
  • A man finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word! (15:23)
  • A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; and good news gives health to the bones. (15:30)
  • He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.(19:8)

Teacher, whether you’re in a public or Christian school setting, you bring the wisdom that God has put in your heart into your classroom.  It will come out, even in unspoken ways as you lovingly teach the children, with patience, diligence, kindness, and understanding.  Even correction, will be more easily  accepted by the children when we use wisdom. The wonderful thing is—God is ready to give you the wisdom you need! Just ask Him! (James 1:5)

God bless you as you teach today!

Verda

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Children's ministry consultant, educator, author, teacher

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