"Teachers open up young minds, showing them the wonders of the intellect and the miracle of being able to think for themselves.
A teacher exercises the mental muscles of students, stretching and strengthening, so they can make challenging decisions, find their way in the world, and become independent. The best teachers care enough To gently push and prod students to do their best and fulfill their potential"
Dear Lord, bless these teachers mightily as they seek to teach, enrich and guide Your precious children.Grant them abundant resources to do their job, intelligence, wisdom, sensitivity, kindness, and the material things that make it possible to turn some of these tender green plantsin to the strong, stable trees that will lead our nation, to transform some of these buds into brilliant flowers that will bring light, color and happiness to all who encounter them,and to give every one of them the tools to be creative, and productive and to develop their own kind of success in the world. Lord, wrap Your loving arms around these teacherswho give so much of themselves to grow our youthinto creative, responsible adults.We pray that You will immerse themin your boundless, transcendent love.We pray that You will strengthen and soothe themwhen they have given so much of themselves that they need Your extra attention, Your extra care.We love, respect and admire these teachers, Lord and we pray that you will watch over them always-these special people who hold our children and our future in their hands. Amen.
