Ironbridge Church | Pastor’s Corner

Thank the Lord for dedicated school teachers!

Day in and day out, teachers are the unsung heroes used by God to mold the next generation. Teachers encourage when encouragement is needed, and more importantly, teachers speak the truth when it needs to be heard.

The teacher leaned over the bashful yet bright young student. Words of encouragement brightened the heart of this shy child. “You are doing so well with your work. You are so smart,” the teacher said. The child beamed. She continued, “You’re an excellent reader.”

The precocious little princess sitting in the next seat didn’t want to miss a chance to soak up some of these superlatives for herself. With the panache of a Scarlett O’Hara, this outgoing little doll asked quizzically, “What about me, teacher?”

Without missing a beat, the teacher put her hands on her hips and sweetly told young Scarlett, “Not everything’s about you, Doll, Baby!” I’m sure these are not the words that this outgoing little cutie wanted to hear, but very true, none the less.

How tempting it is to go through life always asking, “What about me, Lord?” It’s difficult to shed the vestiges of our culture that always asks, “What’s in it for me?” If we’re not careful, this infectious, arrogant self-centeredness can infiltrate our lives and the church. James 4:6 tells us, “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

So the next time you’re tempted to think the world revolves around you, just remember the playful words of a wise teacher.

“It’s not always about you, Doll, Baby!”

Today’s Scripture Promise: “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3—English Standard Version)

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