Teachers often put motivational messages on their classroom walls. They do this to remind, both themselves and their students, what matters most. One of my favorites contains only five words: “On Purpose for a Purpose.”
In a schoolroom, it’s procedures that make-or-break instruction and learning. Successful teachers have a plan for almost everything, especially in elementary. How to line up, and in what order, where to put your completed assignments, doing such things is not left to chance.
Frankly, in a well-run learning environment, very little is coincidental. Yes, there are “Happy Accidents,” as painter Bob Ross liked to say, but great teachers rarely scratch their heads and say, “I didn’t see that coming…”

Which brings to mind the Wise Men who followed the star to Bethlehem to find the baby Jesus. They traveled on purpose–“We saw his star in the East” —and for a purpose–“and have come to worship Him.” (Matthew 2:2b- NIV)
Kind reader, when it comes to following our own “Star” to fellowship with Jesus, are we purposeful about it? I mean, are we purposeful enough?
And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13 (NKJV)
Thank you for reading. 🙏❤️ prayers and love.


Leave a comment