Today is the first official day of my contracted school year. No kiddos today, just Staff Development, or PD. But as I prepare for the school year, I come across so many things that stand in direct opposition to the teachings of God. I am a Christian teacher in a secular classroom. I cannot pray in class, I cannot openly share my Christian faith, and most of my colleagues are either atheist, or believe something else, often only on Sunday, (or whatever day is convenient). How am I supposed to work in a secular classroom and school and remain true to God's teaching and word? My wise cousin reminded me about Ephesians. This isn't a new issue. Christians for centuries have been battling "the world" to remain true to God. So I post this and read it before heading to work today, knowing that Christ as my Savior will protect me, and keep me quietly doing His work, in a very needy place... my classroom.
Ephesians 6:11-20
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
