1 Samuel 2:30 Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.
What an apropos verse as I start the new school year. This summer has been spent with Kristi, friends, family and church members. Not a real tough crowd as far as being able to honor God. But for the next nine months I will be with colleagues, parents, and others in the district that might not share my same world view. There will be days I will be tired, irritable and distracted. It is in these situations where honoring God with actions, thoughts and words will become more of a challenge.
I am not in a work environment where "sin" is rampant. Racist jokes, swearing, dishonesty, etc. are not a part of the workplace. The people with which I work are kind, honest, upright people. But the expectations and demands of my job increase a hundredfold as of today. There will be countless questions asked, decisions required and expectations expressed. My challenge is to remain consistent, calm and Christian.
My goal for this school year is to present a picture of Jesus Christ each and every day at Rountree. I do not have the strength to do this on my own. But, "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:14 (NASB)
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