A Teacher's Prayer

When I went to Novena Church last month, I decided to go to the shop to buy some religious items. I bought a book titled Moments with God. And since the school year had started last Friday, 2nd of January, I feel that it is just apt for me to start this year with a prayer. The prayer I chose was taken from the book I bought. For I know in my heart that I can have a meaningful and fruitful year ahead only with God's help. So here is the prayer titled, A Teacher's Prayer.

Generous and ever loving God,

You have entrusted me

with this great responsibility

of molding not just the mind

but the whole person

of the young people under my care.

Thank you for helping me grow

and develop as an educator.

This is an important mission

to which you have called me.

Help me to remember this

when I am tired of writing my lesson plans,

preparing my visual materials,

thinking of my teaching strategies

and following up my students' behaviour

and performance.

Help me to be patient.

Keep me always healthy and calm

and may I never get annoyed with students

who need special attention in class

or who do not seem to be interested with my lesson.

Grant me the wisdom to learn new ideas, methods and techniques

to make my lessons more fruitful

and meaningful.

May I be filled with your Holy Spirit

to make me ever joyful and hopeful.

May I be faithful and loving instrument

in the building up of your kingdom on earth

as I try to follow the example of ypir Son

Jesus Christ, the greatest Teacher. Amen.

by Trinidad D. Molina