My middle son Collin is in the first grade this year. Every day when I walk him home from the bus, I generally ask him this question: “So what did you learn in school today?” Lately he has been learning new mathematical processes and advancing his reading abilities. Learning is exciting for him and his eyes light up as he discusses a new skill or achievement.
That brings me to a similar question for you: :”What are you learning in the school of life these days?” Learning is meant to be a lifelong process, but many of us left our desire to learn in the closet with our cap and gown the day we graduated. One of the greatest assets a person can have is a teachable spirit. Every day God provides opportunities to teach you and develop you as a person. Think about those around you…who are you learning from? What are you learning?
Proverbs 9:9 (NLT)
Teach the wise, and they will be wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn more.
Teaching doesn’t just occur in the classrooms of learning institutions. When we allow ourselves to be teachable it is amazing what we can learn from those God has placed around us. In the last year I have learned new mechanical skills, taken up new hobbies and pushed the limits of my own abilities….just by allowing myself to be a student of others. Each of these lessons has opened new doors in relationships, personal achievement and even job performance.
As you go through this week look for opportunities to expand your horizons. Make it a point to learn at least one new thing each day. Then like Collin, you can beam with excitement over learning something new.
Until next Monday, may God’s richest blessings be yours this week.
Monday, February 21, 2005
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