They are moving the desks. They are hanging posters on the walls. They are decorating the bulletin boards. They are sitting through countless meetings, professional developments and seminars to help them become better at what they do. They are reminding themselves why they do this. They are going from no alarm to a 4:30 AM alarm, that can't be snoozed.
They are the teachers.
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"Calling" is a word often thrown around in Christian circles as the BIG question or the biggest decision after following Christ. But there are a few mistakes that many people make with this big question: they either put too much pressure on their job or they do not realize what their calling really entails.
Now I do not pretend to be an expert on "calling" and what that means or have a 5-step process on how to find your calling. If you are looking for that, you are going to be disappointed. But I do want to address something that has recently been placed on my heart, another one of those Christianese phrases, to make you think and engage more in where you live. Want to grab a cup of coffee? Coffee has always been one of my favorite avenues for meeting someone and getting to know them on a deeper level. I love coffee, so sharing that with someone automatically puts me at ease and comfort and I can open up more. But coffee isn't actually the thing I love most about those meetings, although coffee is wonderful. It's the quality time that is had over that shared cup of coffee.
Picture two scenarios. The first: two people meet at a coffee shop. They order their favorite cups of coffee and then sit down and study together. There are textbooks spread all over the table. Both put their headphones in and listen to their study tunes. Then, three hours later, they pack up as smarter and more test-ready individuals. The second scenario: two people meet at a coffee shop. They order their favorite cups of coffee and then sit down together. They ask each other questions about what is going on in real life. They get past the "how are you", "good" part and dig in to the frustrations and joys of daily life. They leave an hour and a half later. Which is better? Now studying together does have its perks, and trust me, I've had many a study sesh with dear friends that did not involve a lot of words, just their presence. However, it is quite clear the quality of the time given is not as rich. "There's a raging sea |