Galatians 2:20-21

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!

These verses serve as a powerful reminder that we are called to model the crucified life to our students—to live in such a way that they can see what it truly looks like to follow Christ each and every day. Our words, actions, and attitudes should point them not just toward knowledge, but toward Jesus.

As educators, it’s easy to focus solely on academic goals and classroom outcomes, but we are also shaping hearts and souls. Our purpose is greater than grades or test scores. We are part of their spiritual formation. May we never lose sight of the fact that our calling is both academic and spiritual—and that our greatest impact may come from simply living out our faith in front of them, day by day.

Prayer

Father, today we asked that you would remind of us, of the importance of modeling a crucified life for our students. May they see us follow you in a way that is pleasing in your eyes and also challenging to them.