Well, the end of the year has finally come. There is
something beautiful about the end of the year. It can be a sweet sigh of relief. It can also be a sad time.
It can be a time of reflection and a time for looking ahead. Personally I am
looking ahead!
I am looking ahead because of my students. As they finish
strong, not letting a moment go by without asking a question or making sure
they understand something, I think about why they are finishing strong and it
causes me to look ahead.
For some of them finishing strong means being done with math
in their high school career. I am so proud of them and yet will miss them next
year.
For others finishing strong means preparing to move on to
another math class next year and that thrills me. I am secretly already
planning how much more they will grow next year.
The best moment of looking ahead came today as I handed out
my summer homework for my AP Calculus class. Their reactions surprised me. They
look tired from studying all weekend and yet they accepted it with grace and
anticipation. There was no groaning. They all looked like they were prepared
for the challenge and ready to go. I confessed to one student that I was
looking forward to next year. He answered me with a big grin on his face, “me
too.” J
Dear God,
As I spend this time looking ahead, I pray that you would go ahead of
me, my students, and my coworkers. Prepare the way for us next year. Prepare
our hearts for the growth that is to come. Give us Your peace this summer as we
rest. Thank You for a wonderful year of joy and hard work.
I pray for my students as they spend their summers not only relaxing
but preparing for college applications and AP classes. I pray that they get to
enjoy and have quality time with friends, family, and most importantly You. Draw
them close to You Lord.
I pray for my coworkers as they go off in different directions. I pray
that you would fill them up. Refresh them with Your gracious spirit. Fill them
with dreams and an excitement for another year.
Thank You for all that You have done. Thank You for all that You will
do.
All praise, honor, and glory be to You forever and ever. Amen
