here's the main point...

"Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." Proverbs 16:24

I had almost marked Brian "done" for the year.  Missing days, sleeping in school, despondent in class responsibilities.  But then, he had a good reason.  Recent events at home belted some tough blows to his heart, and the wind to survive had been knocked out of him.

Then it happened... with only a handful of school weeks left.

Ms. Thomas reached down deep in Brian's pit of despair and stirred hope back into his soul.  She believed in him more than he believed in himself.
Many who have succeeded in life or overcome difficulties, credit a special teacher who encouraged them. In a world filled with pain, uncertainties and hopelessness, teachers have the power to rescue. They can steer the life of a child to freedom by sharing a caring heart filled with truth, love, persistence and wisdom.

Do you believe in them? Do you tell them?

Your words are a precious gift of hope and life.  Let there never be a doubt, as long as we still have one school day left, you have an opportunity to make a difference.

we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal