Dear Lord-
I know that you are all powerful and can handle the things that I cannot. I ask that You wipe my human slate clean, so that Your agenda may be accomplished. Today I pray for every teacher who picks up this book; and for those who pick it up, but never read it. I pray for an attitude of kindness and peace only You can provide in the teachers’ lives. I pray that each teacher is granted just enough uninterrupted time to read just as much of this book as they need in the moment that they need it. I pray for each teacher’s health. I pray that they have an uncanny way of avoiding illness and an amazingly short recovery time when they do fall ill. I pray that each of them has just the right students in just the right timing so that Your goals are accomplished. I ask that their challenges become their greatest rewards. I ask that the teachers have a yearning to learn more about the subjects they are teaching, and that they will find just the right inservices to meet their needs. I ray that they are blessed with supreme energy each day so that the amazing lessons in their heads become amazing lessons for kids. I also pray for their families. I ask that they understand the extra hours it takes to be a Teach BIG teacher. I ask that angels surround each teacher as they travel throughout the school year – to and from school, and for any trips they may take. I pray for the Teacher’s Lounge in each of their buildings. Let it be a place of encouragement and laughter – not a place here students are complained about and negativity is bred. I pray that they find the greatness within themselves, which can only be found by believing in the greatness of You! -Amen