Tuesday

It's Tuesday today, God, and I thank you for this new set of hours, this new day with light and fresh air and colors and laughter and even stress and problems.  I have a new set of hours to work with, a new set of experiences and opportunities, so thanks very much.

It's good to wake up in the morning and not be stresses about work.  It's good to have a more positive perspective on work, since that's where I have to be all day each day, and where I do the most of my giving to the world.  If the negative feelings had continued, then I'm not sure how things would have gone.

I don't have any pressing questions at the moment, just a thanks for the day.  I do ask you to be with me during the day so that I can make decisions that are positive and life-affirming, and so that I can react to students in loving, caring ways, ways that will be most beneficial to them.  Help me to see clearly so that I can recognize things like pain and fear rather than seeing them as defiance or trouble-making.  Help me to be a calming influence rather than someone who brings out the kids' fears.  With your presence all day long, I can be a much more positive influence on all the kids, and I thank you for that possibility.

Have a great day!  I'll do my best to do the same!