A Teacher's Prayer

For the days when I'm called "meanie" over and over again.
For the mornings when I'm hit and have shoes thrown at me.
For the times when I'm told "I hate you" or "I like the other teacher better".

For the days when I am tested and don't get an 'A'.
For the days when tears are ever threatening to fall.
For the moments when I'm overwhelmed by tiny humans.

For days like today.

Oh heavenly Father,
The perfect Teacher and
Most needed Friend.

It has been a rough day.
Please give me the strength to continue.
My flesh is so very weak,
My heart desires to never waiver.

Use me during days like today.
Shine Your light through me,
Even when I fail to keep my cool.

Renew my joy for my job.
Show me once again,
How blessed I am to be in this position.
Allow me to hear Your voice
And share Your kind, gentle words.

Guide my mouth, my hands and my feet.
Forgive me for thinking of harming another.
Forgive me for "losing my cool".

How wonderful are Your ways.
How blessed I am by You.
You show up when I need You most.
Even when I am unaware, You are there.

Comfort my soul as I prepare for tomorrow.
Your mercies are new every morning.
Refresh my spirit and
Allow Your grace to fall upon me.

Be in my classroom.
Send Your love on those children.
Thank You for their beautiful lives.

Amen.