“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of
wisdom.” Psalm 90:11
Family gatherings, graduations, weddings, and retirements,
and other endings and beginnings share
something in common. Often they happen
in June, and often they cause our perspective to lift up out of the
ordinariness of life and think about what is “right, pure, lovely, admirable,
and praiseworthy” (Philipians 4:8). Our
staff read Psalm 90 this morning which challenges us to make the first things
first and to seek wisdom in all that we do.
In just a few days the 55th school year of LCES
will come to a close. A student shared
with me this morning that they were both sad and happy. Sad that time with
classmates and teacher was coming to close. What I expected next was something
to the effect of “happy that summer holidays will begin”. Instead, the student
remarked “happy that I get to try again next year.”
Was the desire to try again the result of success, or wanting a "re-do" on something important. I didn't ask, but here is great wisdom in what this child shared with me in
perspective alone. An ending can create a beginning, depending on how we are
ready to number our days and make them valuable as we pursue wisdom. Mistakes,
opposition, and even failure are the endurance road of building great things
like character, resilience, and ultimately – God’s kingdom. May we have the mindset of this young learner
as we bring a school year to a close and head off toward rest, reflection and
renewal.
We pray for a fantastic and safe summer of togetherness for
our LCES families as they change routine, travel far and wide in God’s amazing
creation, and move toward wherever God is leading them. For our graduates, and
for our “gradating parents” who have reach the finish line of LCES, thank you
for investing in LCES for so many years.
May God’s provision and love go with you in the new chapters in front of
you.
I’m delighted that we get to try again next year. SJ
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