It seems like some of the most powerful sayings come in '3 word' installments... "I love you" - "It is over" - "Jesus loves you" - "Time to eat"... All have the power of persuasion to sway our emotions... It's no wonder that this time of year the other '3 word' saying rings through the minds and ears of both young and old - parent and child - teacher and student - "Back to school"... You knew it was coming - don't be so surprised!!!
Having been on both sides (student AND teacher) I understand rushing' torrent' of emotion that comes along with this time of year... You just get used to summer and now it's over... Time for structure - getting up early - DRESS CODES!!! Well that's how teachers feel, at least...
I no longer have those same emotional moments that I once had during the middle of August - but it's still close to home... Most of my family is involved in the school system or something related to it (teachers, speech paths, coaches, school boards, grant programs)... Not to mention the 100+ students God has put under my care that are trying to score in that last late night before they begin the year... Why they think that will make tomorrow better - I have no clue...
Most people look at the middle August as the end of summer vacate... However - how much better would we all be if we looked at this time as a great opportunity to start afresh... A new day, a new year, a new life... It is time to declare that 09-10 is the 'Year of the Lord'... It's time "to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor" (Isaiah 61:2)... So wake up tomorrow with a new energy and a positive attitude... This could be the best school year ever!!! Class is in session!
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