A New Teacher's Prayer

Dear Lord,

I now know the timing just wasn’t right now.

But I am patient and can wait a little longer.

Prepare me a classroom which will be like a home.

Make it huge, make it comfortable, and supply it

with all of my needs!

Father, let my students enjoy their current teachers.

Let them strive beyond their goals.

Take good care of them and keep them safe.

But remind them to be ready for me!

Thank you for the journey so far.

I’ve cherished the moments that have gotten me here.

Ready my mind, and give me courage, as I

prepare for the fall’s new beginning!

I know my classroom waits beyond this hill,

and I’m walking as quickly as I can!

For not only my classroom waits for my appearance;

My students and school-family are gathered there too!

Soon, dear ones, we will meet at last.

Just be patient, because I am going by God’s timing.

But oh, what a day that day will be!

We will have fun and learn plenty; our brains will grow strong!

And we’ll be there together, especially when rays of sunshine 

turn into cloudy storms.

Dear Father, I can’t wait for our new journey – when I officially 

call myself ‘Teacher.’

Keep me safe and give me wisdom along the way.

And let me follow the examples you gave.

Because, if anyone wants to be a great teacher, all they have 

to do is model after you – the best Teacher there ever was!

Amen! :)