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Topic: Teacher (10/26/06)
A Teacher's Musings

Teachers have a tough job.

First, the student has to enter your life, presumably asking for knowledge and correction.
Second, you must observe the student's actions (behavior, knowledge).
Third, you must decide what the student is doing correctly and incorrectly.
Fourth, you have to convince the student--in a loving, non-threatening way--that he is wrong, hoping he will accept your assessment of his abilities.
Fifth, you must present a plan of action to the student, explaining other ways (the "right way?") to improve his life.
Last, you must hope the student applies your "lessons" in a way that is helpful in his life.

God's like that.

Throughout the Old Testament are stories of how God wanted the people to share in His joy and love. He gave them seemingly impossible promises which He kept, sent prophets to tell them how they were acting against His will, came to them in visions of His love, and rained down examples of His judgment. Still, most of the people remained "stiff-necked."

Then He sent Jesus Christ to us. What parent can't identify with the love God must have had for him? What parent can't identify with God's heartache as He saw Christ suffer on the cross? God doesn't want us to suffer the same heartache. He wants us to embrace "the fruit of the Spirit--love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." It's ours for the taking.

But first, we must submit to Him. Asking for His knowledge is easy; asking for His correction is frightening. Thankfully, He is a loving, just, and merciful God.
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Sara Harricharan
11/03/06
Loved these musings! Very insprational, and a good reminder.
Sharlyn Guthrie
11/05/06
I like your comparisons between a teacher's job and God's work in us. I feel that the first section would be more effective if spoken in first person, since your title is "A Teacher's Musings."
Cheryl Harrison
11/06/06
Good job. I really liked your closing line:

"But first, we must submit to Him. Asking for His knowledge is easy; asking for His correction is frightening. Thankfully, He is a loving, just, and merciful God."

So true, so true. Keep writing for the Lord.
david grant
11/09/06
Good story. The child's letter to his teacher was a little mature ... but that's ok. A DAVEY for you.

brotherdave