I am a fan of Mumford and Sons, and I
love the line from “Awake My Soul” that says,"Where you invest your love, you
invest your life." I come back to that song
and quote over, and over. As well as the parable shared in the Gospel of Luke
12:48 (NRSV) "From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be
required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be
demanded." We are called to love one another, and to serve one
another. It is a demanding and fulfilling thing. So what does this have to do
with education, teaching and learning? Plenty, my friends! If you are called to
instruct others, to lead learning, to participate in the education of others,
then you have been given a great responsibility. You have been entrusted with
much, and even more will be demanded of you. If you are a teacher think of the
children in front of you each day. If you are a building or district leader
think not only of the students you serve, but the staff you serve as well. It
can be daunting at times. There are just so many needs. And yet, in these
needs, and in this serving you will find that as you invest your love, and your
life, the rewards that result will both be great, and unexpected.
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