A wise teacher's words spur students to action

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A wise teacher's words spur students to action
emphasizeimportant truths. Ecclesiastes  121
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A Heart For GodMy friend, I believe, you've a
heart for God, it has not become hardened or
toughThere's a spark that's just waiting to
burst into life and for God, that is
enough.Through the years he has had his hand
upon you, He's not willing to turn you looseHe
has a purpose and plan for your life, if you're
willing to follow it thru.He will not promise a
life filled with ease and it may not bring
fortune or fameBut His peace that surpasses all
of earth's wealth can be yours for you to
claim.Though you've chosen to follow after God's
own heart there may be times that you'll failIf
you'll remain grounded in His Holy word with His
courage and strength you will prevail.There'll
be times when you'll be disappointed in those
whom you have loved best,But God will be there
to restore and help you through all of these
trials and tests.If you'll keep your eyes fixed
upon Jesus all the storms of life you'll pass
throughWhether heartaches, hurts or
frustrations, just remember, he's been there
too.Some you have trusted will let you down, so
don't put your trust in menOnly in God, can
real trust be found and He'll prove it to you
time and again.Don't think of yourself as
unworthy God knows you have what it takesHe
sees the one that he wants you to be and already
erased your past mistakes.God doesn't look on
the outside but looks at the heart withinHe
sees only the good that's inside you and he
knows, you've a heart for him.Helen JohnsonI
will give them a heart to know me that I am the
Lord.Jer. 247
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A Heart For ChildrenOne hundred years from now
it will not matterWhat kind of car I drove, what
kind of house I lived in,How much I had in the
bank nor what my clothes looked like.One
hundred years from now it will not matterwhat
kind of school I attended, what kind of
typewriter I used,How large or small my
church,But the world may be ...a little better
because...I was important in the life of a
child.- Margaret Fishback Powers
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Children Learn what they live...If a child
lives with criticism, He learns to condemn.If a
child lives with hostility, He learns to
fight.If a child lives with ridicule, He learns
to be shy.If a child lives with shame, He learns
to feel guilty.If a child lives with tolerance,
He learns to be patient.If a child lives with
encouragement, He learns confidence.If a child
lives with praise, He learns to appreciate.If a
child lives with fairness, He learns justice.If
a child lives with security, He learns to have
faith.If a child lives with approval, He learns
to like himself.If a child lives with honesty,
He learns truth.If a child lives with acceptance
and friendship,       He learns to find love in
the world.- Dorothy Law Nolte
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Lord Make Me a ZacchaeusLord preserve me with a
youthful spiritchild-like faith, a teachable
heartFor Zacchaeus was an old man.Lord help me
to overcome my fleshand that which is physical-
for Zacchaeus was a short man.But he climbed
that sycamore- make me a Zacchaeus.Lord help me
to tackle every problem with a creative
solution,Let me climb over obstacles in my
way.Lord give me the perseverance to
dowhatever it takes to catch even just a glimpse
of you.Lord I gladly welcome you, come and stay
at my house today.Make me a Zacchaeus.Lord
compel me to be generous always, and quick to
repent.Lord fill me with zeal and vigor. Make
me a Zacchaeus.I'm forever gratefulThat you
came to seek and saveThat which was lost- I was
just like Zacchaeus.In Jesus name, Amen.-
Natalie H Beaman
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Psalm 78 verses 1-8O my people, listen to my
teaching. Open your ears to what I am saying,for
I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach
you hidden lessons from our past stories we
have heard and know, stories our ancestors handed
down to us.We will not hide these truths from
our children but will tell the next generation
about the glorious deeds of the LORD. We will
tell of his power and the mighty miracles he
did.For he issued his decree to Jacob he gave
his law to Israel.He commanded our ancestors to
teach them to their children,so the next
generation might know them even the children not
yet bornthat they in turn might teach their
children.So each generation can set its hope
anew on God,remembering his glorious miracles
and obeying his commands.Then they will not be
like their ancestors stubborn, rebellious, and
unfaithful, refusing to give their hearts to God.