Being a teacher has taught me something- that there is at least one person looking up to you.
I realised that this is not just a job. It is a mission field and I love each and everyone of of my students.
I realised that what I am doing is not just teaching Mathematics. I am also teaching them how to love, how to communicate, how to be thankful, how to forgive, how to view things in a different perspective, how to rejoice with others, how to encourage one another, and not to give up.
I realised that I am learning from each of my student too.
I learnt that as a teacher, we do not need to block all access from our students. Rather, we can welcome them in with open arms whenever they need a listening ear. I learnt that it is not wrong to be their friend.
I learnt that respect is not forced upon, it is earned.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Checking the heart
I am sitting here invigilating Year 11 students taking their end of term test. December is always the month where people do stock taking, checking the heart, checking the year's goals to see what have been missed, what could be done better, what were the regrets, what were the achievements..
It is the Year of No Repeats as what pastor told the church, to encourage the church to embark in new things. As I listed down the blessings and everything I thanked God for, I realised how much God has been faithfully providing and protecting me. "He will never leave nor forsake you."
Heart checking. How much have I learned to love and to receive love? Have I been angry and frustrated over small things? How have I shown forgiveness? How is my heart towards others - my family, CG members, students, friends and colleagues?
Yes, this year I was blessed to be a school teacher again. September 2014, I started a new journey as a Maths and Physics teacher at an international school. I thank God for His grace, I survived a whole term in teaching these kids that He loves so much. I learned to love them, to accept their character, to mould and guide them.
Next year I will focus more on these students. This is my mission field for now, and Philippines too. I pray for more love. That His love will heal hearts and restore the wounded emotions.
It is the Year of No Repeats as what pastor told the church, to encourage the church to embark in new things. As I listed down the blessings and everything I thanked God for, I realised how much God has been faithfully providing and protecting me. "He will never leave nor forsake you."
Heart checking. How much have I learned to love and to receive love? Have I been angry and frustrated over small things? How have I shown forgiveness? How is my heart towards others - my family, CG members, students, friends and colleagues?
Yes, this year I was blessed to be a school teacher again. September 2014, I started a new journey as a Maths and Physics teacher at an international school. I thank God for His grace, I survived a whole term in teaching these kids that He loves so much. I learned to love them, to accept their character, to mould and guide them.
Next year I will focus more on these students. This is my mission field for now, and Philippines too. I pray for more love. That His love will heal hearts and restore the wounded emotions.
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