Hey Gang: How many out there know that God is being
attacked in our education systems? Each day we read, or hear, of
ridiculous things such as kids being expelled for pointing their finger towards
the stars or closing their eyes prior to a test and seeking God’s power
of recall.
I ran across a very neat story, from my archives of yesteryear,
that I think you will find interesting. It centers on a teacher
applicant's interview. At the completion of the interview, the teacher
prospect said, "Let me see if I've got this right: "You want me to go
into a room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behavior, observe
them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt
messages, and instill in them a love for learning?
You want me to check their backpacks for weapons, wage war on
drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, and raise their sense of self esteem
and personal pride. You want me to teach them patriotism and good
citizenship, sportsmanship and fair play, and how to register to vote, balance
a checkbook, and apply for a job!
You want me to check each head or lice, recognize signs of
antisocial behavior, and make sure that they all pass the state exams.
You want me to provide them with an equal education regardless
of their handicaps, and communicate regularly with their parents by letter,
telephone, newsletter, and report card.
You want me to do all this with a piece of chalk, a blackboard,
a bulletin board, a few books, and a big smile, and a starting salary that
qualifies me for food stamps. "You want me to all this and then you
tell me.....I CANT PRAY!"
A question was posed to a group of seniors who had completed
their obligations for graduation and were awaiting the arrival of
commencement. The question: "Why are honesty and integrity key
factors in success in our day and age?' The answer that gained the top
billing was as follows:
"When you are honest, your life and situations are far less
complicated, it frees you up in a manner of speaking....When you are deceptive
and lie you generally will have to tell other lies to cover the original,
making you life much more complicated. If you are asking for the Biblical
definiti0on, it means that having the true knowledge of God will set you free,
make your life easier, less complex, and gives you peace of mind."
Sooooo, young and aspiring warriors, let this old duck pass
along a few words of wisdom that have worked pretty well for me. My first
advice is, ‘Be willing to do what others are not willing to do.’ If you
place this adage at the top of your work criteria you will always be
employed. Second, ‘Be willing to work hard and with quality, even when
the boss is out of the building.’ You will find justification for these
two principles in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes and other places throughout the
Word. Have a good day.
Blessings,
Gramps
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