Teacher's Prayer

I want to teach my students how

To live this life on Earth.

To face it's struggles and it's strife

And to improve their worth.

Not just the lesson in a book

Or how the rivers flow, But how to choose the proper path

Wherever they may go.

To understand eternal truth

And know the right from wrong,

And gather all the beauty of

A flower and a song.

For if I help the world to grow

In wisdom and in grace,

Then I shall feel that I have won

And I have filled my place.

And so I ask your guidance, God,

That I may do my part.

For character and confidence

And happiness of heart.

-James J. Metcalf

One More Day to Live

If I had only one more day to live,

All love, praise, and glory to you I’d give.

I’d try my best to put a smile on someone’s face

To share with them your saving grace.

I’d remember things about my life

The times you were there through fun and strife,

And thank you then for all you’ve done.

Without you no victories would have been won.

If I have one more day before I die

I would apologize to the kid I made cry.

I would take back the harsh words said to everyone,

And fill their hearts with laughter and fun.

If I only had one more day

I wouldn’t push anyone away.

I wouldn’t try to hurt a friend

Because I should love them to the very end.

Why not live each day as if it were our last

Looking towards our future and forgetting the past

To be a Christian each day we live

And most importantly to always give.

- Carol Ann

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