Only Jesus ~ Casting Crowns
Thank [God] in
everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give
thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the
Revealer and Mediator of that will]. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 AMPC
With the school year ending, I began thinking about all the
girls learned this year. Then my thoughts turned to my own teachers, of which
there were many. From Mr. Holba, my fifth-grade teacher, to Mr. Knaus, my
senior-year high school English teacher, to Dr. Lipscomb and Dr. Stein, my two
favorite Lit professors at USF. Clearly, I had more than four teachers, but these
are the ones who’ve stood out over the years. It wasn’t because of the zoo in Mr.
Holba’s class, or even the fruit and vegetable nicknames Dr. Stein had us choose
for ourselves, the way those who were revolting the Christian church did in the
time-periods we studied. It’s not about their titles, or even necessarily the
lessons they taught. They stand out above the rest because of how they made me
feel: special, smart, strong, able, important. They all challenged me to be the
best version of myself. But my teachers didn’t stop at the completion of my BA.
Over the years, I’ve had countless teachers with many titles: Mom, Dad, Grandma,
Grandpa, Uncle, Aunt, Husband, Teacher, Leader, Brother, Pastor, Mentor, and
Friend.
Today marks the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week at
our girls’ school. To all the teachers we’ve had over the years: THANK YOU! You have and are making a
difference! On the days you feel like pulling out your hair, just remember: for
the child, it won’t be about passing the test, becoming the greatest artist, or
even singing on-key. Years down the road, it will be about the days you were
there, the way you cared, the way you smiled and always had a hug. It’ll be the
way you were Jesus to that child.
We’re told to give thanks in all things. To all our
teachers: Thank you!
©Heather Potts 2019
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