dear sister

“But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.”

Psalm 3:3

Dear Sister,

We’re approaching the end of the school year, and there’s no time to shrink back. Just like the beginning of the school year, the end of the year needs a rush of the Lord’s strength. I certainly need a touch right now.  My PTO days are shrinking like ice cubes : )

So we turn to the word of God: “But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high”. This verse is a powerful reminder of who God is in the life of an educator who follows Christ. Jesus has to be LORD, to see the benefits of SHIELD and the One who lifts our heads high.

Please encourage those around you with this manner of conversation.  Ask those who profess to be Christians, “What does it mean to you that Jesus is your Lord?”

In education, we often face pressure from leadership, challenges with students, spiritual opposition, and moments of discouragement. God is not just a shield in front of you; He is around you—covering every side. He protects our calling, our classroom, and our influence…if we truly understand Jesus as Lord. Being in Christ helps us to mature in righteousness and integrity, leading us to live boldly, knowing God Himself is our defense.

As Christian educators, it can be difficult to find identity in performance, recognition, or outcomes. Stop looking for it. This scripture re-centers us: God is your glory. Our worth is not in positions, titles, or approval—it is in Him. Seek the Lord, and all the rest follows... or it doesn't, but we have Him. If we live this life right, we reflect His glory through how we teach, lead, and love students. Our lives become a testimony to His presence in us in education.

I know you know this, but there are days in education that feel heavy—when efforts go unnoticed, when challenges seem overwhelming, or when we feel spiritually drained. Jesus is the One who sees, and He is ready to lift our heads. He restores dignity, renews confidence, and reminds us of our purpose. We do not have to walk bowed down in defeat; in Him, we stand encouraged and strengthened.

For now, my sister, remind our brothers to walk upright. Teach with integrity--even to the end. Trust God as your covering. Let Him be your identity. And when the weight of the assignment feels heavy, remember, He will lift your head and sustain Y-O-U.