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How do you currently encourage your students to find their God-given calling?
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I have a daily journal writing assignment in which I challenge students on occasion to think about what they want to do in the future and what they think God may want them to do. We also talk about that and think of ways God may want us to live right now as well. There is always an open opportunity during prayer time as well to talk and think about what God is saying to us in our lessons and in our minds and hearts through His word.
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I like to think that I encourage them in their interests and callings. One way is by going to see them in their sports games and musicals, praised their art work, etc. When I taught 5th grade, a specific course loved to teach and so they came up with mini-lessons that they taught to the other elementary students during the 1st week of January. That practice still continues today. Another course were really enthusiastic worshippers and so they began leading worship at chapels.
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I support their interests and God-given talents. For instance, I have a student who is very artistic and loves to draw. She started her own little business making and selling greeting cards. I supported her by buying some off of her and sharing them with friends and family. I also encourage them to continue prayer for God’s guidance in their lives and remind them to listen for His replies and signs. I share my story as well of how He lead me to where I am today.
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Many of my middle schoolers have already decided what they want to do when they grow-up. I encourage them to continue to put forth their best effort in areas of academics that aren’t their favorites to help them reach these dreams.
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Encouragement is offered by helping them to recognize their strengths, such as identifying which subjects or activities seem effortless, enjoyable, and fulfilling. They also have to set goals and work towards building their weaker areas.
