Day 14 - Intentional Blessings in the Classroom

Day 14

(For Friday, March 31st)

It was absolutely amazing to me how many times the word hand was in the Scriptures. Our hands represent both good and evil and our focus in these 40 Days of Intentional Blessings is of course, on the good we can do for others. Today we will take a look at how we can use our hands to do good deeds. As you end your workweek, think of the old song, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” and praise Him for all the good He has done for us.

A verse to ponder

Ps. 90:17

May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.

An intentional blessing for the classroom  

Today is Helping Hand Day. Purposely rush to open the door for others, help push someone’s seat in for them, pick up dropped items and look for trash around campus that someone else dropped, but you throw it away. Speak to your students about joining you on Helping Hand Day and see how many creative ways they come up with to use their hands for good works.

A focus of reflection

Can you start a Helping Hand Day at school? Is it legal? Of course! Doing good works with our hands is one of the best character lessons for children. Our hands represent who we are as a person. What do you use your hands for the most? Do they do good works for others? Are they creative? How can we intentional use our hands morello bless others? May God continue to give you favor and establish the work of your hands.

from Day 15

(The power in a name. We haven't lived on the side of a hill so far....hmmm)

As always, I am prayerfully yours,

K

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May God bless you with success His way this 2016-2017 school year.

Christian Educators Association International is the only professional association in the United States specifically for Christian educators in public schools.  CEAI protects our members first in prayer, next with excellent professional liability insurance and other benefits while helping them live out their high calling as a Christian in the public school. 

Day 15 - Intentional Blessings in the Classroom

Day 15

(For Thursday, March 30th)

What’s in a name? In generations before us, children’s names had meaning. When a child was born the name bestowed upon them was chosen to give the child a sense of who they were going to be. In the 21^st century, choosing a name for the child is not quite as formal, but no less important.  There’s power in a name. Today we are going to ask the students about their family names.

A verse to ponder

Prov. 3:3-4

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.

An intentional blessing for the classroom  

There’s power in a name. Ask the students what their last name means.  If they don’t know encourage them to speak to their family members tonight to find out what their family name means. Google it. Today, call each of your students by their family name, Mr. Forsythe, Miss Seddon, Miss Gonzalez, to emphasize the importance and uniqueness of a name. Make tabletop nameplates so that the others students learn their classmates last names. Teach them to respect and honor each other’s good name.

A focus of reflection

Have you thought about how important it is to preserve the reputation of your good name? Students won’t remember us for what we taught them, but for how we treated them. As Christians, we carry His name and need to guard the reputation of His good name. Lord, help us to honor Your good name while doing good deeds in our classroom and in our families.

from Day 16

(Mr. Forsythe ate lunch in the cafeteria and wished there was an emoticon that showed stars rolling around his head! What a sacrifice. Great job.)

As always, I am prayerfully yours,

K

Note: To more fully understand the 16-9 Movement, please read the first blog entry by clicking here.

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May God bless you with success His way this 2016-2017 school year.

Christian Educators Association International is the only professional association in the United States specifically for Christian educators in public schools.  CEAI protects our members first in prayer, next with excellent professional liability insurance and other benefits while helping them live out their high calling as a Christian in the public school. 

Day 16 - Intentional Blessings in the Classroom

Day 16

(For Thursday, March 29th - Sorry I posted it late!)

Have you ever felt like you are on a hamster wheel during the school day? We go round and round and round in our classes with activities, events, interruptions and of course learning. The most precious little slice of the day is lunch when we can stop the spinning and catch our breath (even it it’s only 20 minutes by the time we walk the kids to the cafeteria!) Today, let’s sacrifice our personal time as an intentional act of goodness.

A verse to ponder

Jeremiah 52: 33-34

So Jehoiachin put aside his prison clothes and for the rest of his life ate regularly at the king’s table. Day by day the king of Babylon gave Jehoiachin a regular allowance as long as he lived, till the day of his death.

An intentional blessing for the classroom  

Lunchtime is a big deal in school. It is rare that teachers eat with the students, but today let’s invite a student (or students) to lunch “just because.” Consider inviting the student/s who don’t deserve it or who would never ask. Give them a heads up (if it can’t be today) when and where they should meet you and ask them to come dine with you for the day. If you are really brave, eat in the cafeteria with them for an experience you will never forget.

A focus of reflection

Can you eat with the students? Is it legal? Of course! In fact, many teachers had no choice years ago. Before you eat with a student or students, make sure you are in a public place where anyone can see you or have access to you. It is never wisdom to be alone with a student, but always wisdom to treat them like royalty “just because.” May God bless your conversations today with words of goodness and encouragement.

from Day 17

(Good Deed Day)

As always, I am prayerfully yours,

K

Note: To more fully understand the 16-9 Movement, please read the first blog entry by clicking here.

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May God bless you with success His way this 2016-2017 school year.

Christian Educators Association International is the only professional association in the United States specifically for Christian educators in public schools.  CEAI protects our members first in prayer, next with excellent professional liability insurance and other benefits while helping them live out their high calling as a Christian in the public school. 

Day 17 - Intentional Blessings for the Classroom

Day 17

(For Tuesday, March 27th)

Once while I was leaving the bank, I found a wallet on the ground and felt so hurt for the young man that left it. I wasn’t sure what to do with it, but as others passed by, I asked for advice and one woman thought I should take it to the police station and I did. If you’ve ever lost yours, you know how complicated it can be to replace everything. The expression I always heard when I was growing up was, “Well, you’ve done your good deed for the day!” I wonder how many of our students have even heard that expression. 

A verse to ponder

Matt. 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

An intentional blessing for the classroom  

Let’s proclaim today, “Good Deed Day.” Tell your students about a time that you helped someone. Ask them if they have ever helped someone else. Set the challenge today to be on the look out to do a good deed and introduce (or remind them) of the old expression, “You’ve done your good deed for the day!” Look for a colleague who has done something particularly nice and tell them that they’ve done their good deed for the day. Hopefully, it will be contagious.

A focus of reflection

Can you do good deeds in school? Is it legal? Of course! Promoting good deeds may be one of the most important moves toward a culture of kindness on any campus.  As you read the verse above, reflect on the goodness of our God and the endless good deeds He has performed for us on a daily basis. May God give you His goodness to pass onto those He sets in your path today.

from Day 18

(The good news about teaching)

As always, I am prayerfully yours,

K

Note: To more fully understand the 16-9 Movement, please read the first blog entry by clicking here.

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May God bless you with success His way this 2016-2017 school year.

Christian Educators Association International is the only professional association in the United States specifically for Christian educators in public schools.  CEAI protects our members first in prayer, next with excellent professional liability insurance and other benefits while helping them live out their high calling as a Christian in the public school. 

Day 18 - Intentional Blessings for the Classroom

Day 18

(For Monday, March 27th)

Don’t you wish the media would report good news items? We hear the sensational stories or the evil things that are happening in our communities, nation and world events. Not much is reported about the hundreds and thousands of good acts that are happening in our communities. You may be surprised how much good news there is in our students lives if you give them an opportunity to look for good news stories. It can change a culture of a school when we are all on the look out for good news stories.

A verse to ponder

Prov. 15:10

Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

An intentional blessing for the classroom

Do you have a time in your class when you share good news? As an act of intentional blessing, establish a time for your students to hear good news. Establish one of your bulletin boards or space in your wall for students to share good news or use one of your bell ringer topics to give the students an opportunity to share good news for a change.  Make sharing good news a culture in your classroom regularly.

A focus of reflection

Can you tell good news stories in your classroom? Is it legal? Of course! Take a moment and listen to our own conversations today. Do we have a bent toward negativity or being positive? Let’s be intentional about sowing good news to our colleagues and students.  Try to start conversations about good things that have happened to others. Give thanks to God in prayer for all He has done for us.

 from Day 19

(Taking time to rest)

As always, I am prayerfully yours,

K

Note: To more fully understand the 16-9 Movement, please read the first blog entry by clicking here.

Join the Movement!

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PS. Don’t forget to spread the word about the 1:16PM Prayer Movement and Around the Word in 180 Days:

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May God bless you with success His way this 2016-2017 school year.

Christian Educators Association International is the only professional association in the United States specifically for Christian educators in public schools.  CEAI protects our members first in prayer, next with excellent professional liability insurance and other benefits while helping them live out their high calling as a Christian in the public school.