As a new school year begins, I am hearing loud and clear that this year is all about grace-embracing it, sharing it and allowing myself grace in those moments that life becomes overwhelming.
New initiatives, new assessments, a new class of students and the job of meeting the needs of twenty-something students can overtake and overwhelm, but accepting God’s gift of grace overrides all the newness in one “yes”. Allowing grace to rule over the emotions of a stressful day and paying it forward in moments of frustration is saying “yes” to the grace of God in our everyday highs and lows.
I’m praying for all that God’s grace is enough to guide us through those days that seem to never end and those seasons in our lives that challenge us to our very core. As we take another step, may grace guide our paths and fill us with the strength to walk forward.
Blessings,
Mary
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Oh I need His grace. I’m walking through a season that is challenging me to my very core. But I know that He is good and will not withhold His grace.
I love that in every situation God is right there picking us up or cheering us on. Grace is the gift that He chooses to freely give us at all times. Praying for you and all the unspoken requests that are in your heart right now. Blessings my friend!
Extending grace to others – and allowing grace for ourselves – is important for all of us, but yes, especially for students and teachers.
We are “neighbors” today at The Weekend Brew – enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. 🙂
Grace-God’s gift – ours to accept and share with others! I would not be here without it. Thanks for stopping by!
Yes, grace. I have been studying Ephesians this summer and grace is a key word in that book also. Have a good week experiencing the richness of God’s grace!
Thank you Carol! I appreciate that you joined in the conversation and that grace is something that is on your heart from your Ephesians study. Have a wonderful week!
God,
Please help me take each step, say each word, and touch each child’s life with Your grace. Help me make a difference!
Amen.
Amen and I will be praying that too this school year as we work toward letting each child know they are loved and valued. Here’s to a wonderful school year.
One of my favorite words is “grace.” It is my mother’s middle name. 🙂 Mary, you are the picture of grace and there isn’t any doubt in my mind that God’s love, joy and grace will shine thru you in countless ways this year. May He grant you grace for each moment and joy for each day.
Love,
Karen
Thank you Karen! I’m praying that all teachers feel God’s grace, accept it and share it with all their students and colleagues this year. Thank you for your kind words. You are a wonderful friend!
Wonderful words to help us get going. GRACE is such a BEAUTIFUL, NECESSARY word. Happy 2014-2015 school year, Mary. We will do this arm-in-arm with each other!
Arm in arm we go through the doors of school ready to build into each of those students in our classrooms. Grace will be our mantra at school this year. Love you friend!
grace and peace … AND heaps of energy to you, dear Mary, as you launch into this new season.
in the midst of it all, may Sabbath rest touch somewhere deep in your soul.
I will take the heaps of energy. It’s easy to start strong but teaching can be very wearing. May we all seek Sabbath rest among our busyness. Have a wonderful week.
Have a great yer, Teach!
Thank you I am planning on it! Have a great week, Karen!