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How do your answers to “the big questions of life” discussed in this lesson influence you in your role as an educator?
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My answer to the big questions of life greatly influence my role as an educator because I teach science. If I do not have a biblical answer to these questions, my students will be bombarded with the science of the world, and could be confused with what is true to believe. Also, it helps me to guide my students to know Christ and to follow him. It helps them to have answers and to defend their beliefs as they grow.
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The fact that I am a child of God and that he has a purpose for me and what I am doing is comforting but overwhelming. It means that I have to watch what I do and say and what kind of role model I am. The children are influenced by those ideas as well and need to know that they will guide their lives and help them to fulfill their purpose in time. As an educator, I have to be able to help them to find their purpose and investigate this big questions and find their own answers.
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The big questions of life have influenced the decisions of people throughout the generations. Having a Christian Philosophy to mold the ideas and beliefs of our children will direct their present and future decisions. In doing so, they will fulfill the purposes and callings anointed by God over their lives. What a beautiful thought… that our teaching aligned with biblical principles are influencing the Life Choices of our youth.
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I am a Creation of God. I was created with intention and purpose. I am called to love God and to love others. He has also called me to be an educator. I am called to equip young people with knowledge and wisdom. I believe I am fulfilling my purpose on a daily basis. These beliefs drive me to be the best that I can be in the role that God has placed me in.
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Who am I? –> This question helps me remember that I am God’s servant. There are many reasons why I do what I do, but ultimately I am in this position, at this time, to serve God in this teaching role.
Where did I come from? –> This questions helps me remember that my path to Jesus is not easily summarized. He pursued me and I took many wrong turns until I was able to connect and engage with Him. I must remember that Jesus pursues each of my students uniquely.
Where am I going? –> This question helps me remember that I have do continually watch my steps and check frequently to see whether my footprints are leading me to or away from God. I do this by reflecting on my interactions with students and considering whether I am leading them to or away from God.
What is the meaning of life? –> This question helps me remember to follow a higher purpose and not to lean on my own understanding.