We will Finish Friday with a beautiful picture from Ray White. This picture reminds me of the hope and promise of each new day. The full, bright, beautiful sun shines on us each day. God has set in motion the exactness of the sunrise and the sunset. Although some days may be rainy or stormy, underneath it all, the sun is still rising and setting on time. Always.

Today is the last day of the 2021-2022 school year. Yesterday we celebrated our coworkers who are retiring after many years in education. I would be willing to say that the last two years were the hardest in their career. The last two years have been unlike any in the history of education. Yet, each day the sun rose and set and each day educators put in the work to do their best to serve students. This scripture from Galatians reminds us to keep going when things are tough.

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6:9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

While many are ending this school year knowing their next school year will be different, we know that the sun will still rise and set. Better than that is knowing that through it all, Jesus Christ is by our side to guide, support, and strengthen us for the journey.

Today I encourage you to ponder the extreme circumstances education has undergone in the last few years. Give praise to God for all the hard work and dedication of educators and take a moment to express gratitude to an educator for finishing strong for students.

Draw strength and courage from this beautiful picture and be reminded of the promise that no matter the circumstances, the sun will still rise and set because Our Heavenly Creator has set it all in motion. Also remember the promise that God will never leave or forsake you. NEVER!