Today, I’m sharing all about the Pause, Pray, and Worship journey—a free, 4-week experience for teachers who want to bring more peace, strength, and purpose into their lives through prayer and worship.

What It’s About: This journey includes weekly prayer themes with prayer points, and dedicated time for worship and reflection—all designed to help you connect with God and make a positive impact in your school community.

It’s Not Too Late to Join! We’re currently in Week 2, but you can jump in at any time and be blessed by each moment of pausing, praying, and worshiping. You’ll receive a Free Prayer Guide, weekly Zoom calls, and access to The Praying Educators Club for ongoing support.

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 In this final episode of our four-part series, we dive into the last 5 ways Christian teachers can transform their classrooms through mindset and reflection. 

What You'll Learn:

• Embracing a Kingdom growth mindset to see challenges as opportunities.
• The power of reflection and prayer at the end of each day.
• The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal.
• How playing inspirational music can set a positive tone for your day.
• How periods of fasting can deepen your spiritual connection and strengthen your teaching.

Click Here to join our new Praying Educators Club on Facebook, where we stay connected throughout the month, share insights, and support each other. Visit teachingwithjesus.com to sign up!

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Hey Transformational Teacher 

Today, we will cover the next 5 ways that Christian Teachers Can Transform Their Classroom, focusing on creating a peaceful and loving classroom environment and building strong relationships.

11. Invite God’s Presence into Your Classroom/Personal Worship Time: Each day, intentionally invite God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit into your classroom. Surrender your day to Him and ask for His peace to saturate the classroom.

12. Anoint and Pray for Your Space along with praying/anointing over your students’ chairs, desks, doorways, and yourself.

13. Display Encouraging Words/Student Affirmations throughout the classroom: Post student affirmations that students say daily around the classroom. I even encourage you to have them to create posters themselves to hang up. 

14. Create a wall of encouragement for yourself as a teacher: Find scripture promises to stand on throughout the year and post them in your space to keep them before you. 

15. Build Relationships with Students & Connect with Other Christian Teachers: Write down at least 3 to 5 ways to build relationships with your students throughout the year and be sure to connect with other teachers.

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Hey Transformational Teacher 

Today, we will cover the next 5 ways, focusing on Daily Spiritual Habits and Affirmations.

Daily Time in the Word: Spending time in God’s word daily strengthens your faith and provides guidance. God has literally given us the handbook to life which is our bible; we just have to open it and use it.

Incorporate Moments of Silent Prayer: Taking moments throughout the day for silent prayer helps maintain a connection with God.

Speak Life Over Your Students (Use Affirmations): Using positive, life-affirming words and affirmations builds self-esteem and aligns thoughts with God's truth.

Speak Life Over Yourself (Using Scripture/Affirmations): It is key that as you speak life and pour into your students, you do the same for yourself. If you are filled up and encouraged, you have more to pour out, especially in challenging situations.

Model Positive Values: Demonstrating good character and modeling how to handle situations, which is displaying the Fruit of the Spirit in your interactions with students, helps to create a supportive classroom environment. Show patience when a student is struggling or demonstrate kindness through encouraging words.

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Hey Transformational Teacher

Today, we are starting a special four-part series for the Back-to-School season called "20 Ways Christian Teachers Can Transform Their Classroom." Let’s explore the first 5 ways." 5 Foundational Faith Practices for Transforming Your Classroom"

Create a vision for Your classroom and yourself as a teacher: Develop a vision and attach scripture principles for daily inspiration. Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3 AMP

Adopt a Kingdom Mindset: Viewing classroom challenges through God’s perspective.

Start each day in prayer: Begin your day by praying for yourself, your students, coworkers, and others. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 AMP

Put on the Armor of God daily: Spiritually and mentally prepare by envisioning yourself equipped with God’s armor. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Dedicate your plans to God: Offer your school year and daily lesson plans to God for guidance. Scriptures: Proverbs 16:3 AMP, Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP

Be sure to join us for "Monthly Prayer & Encouragement for Teachers" .

You are also invited to join us in our free online community, 'The Praying Educators Club.' This is a brand new group on Facebook where we can stay connected throughout the month, share insights, and support each other on our journey. I would love for you to be among the first to join and help build this community from the ground up.

As always remember to Pray, Listen, Transform, Teach. Have a wonderful day, and I look forward to continuing this journey with you in the next episode." We will discuss the next 5 ways that Christian teachers can transform their classrooms, focusing on Daily Spiritual Habits and Affirmations.

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Hey Transformational Teacher,

Do you ever feel weary, questioning why you began this teaching journey in the first place? In today’s episode, I share practical and spiritual encouragement to help you stay rooted in your calling, walk in freedom, and avoid the trap of comparison.

In this episode, you’ll be reminded to:

Remember Your ‘Why’

• Reflect on why you started teaching
• Let your ‘why’ fuel your perseverance
• Teacher Tip: Write down your ‘why,’ share it with a trusted friend, find a scripture promise that aligns, and pray over it daily

Stay in Your Lane

• Avoid comparing yourself to other teachers
• Embrace your unique gifts and teaching style
• Ask God what your focus should be each school year
• Be prayerful and seek His guidance to walk confidently in your lane

Embrace the Freedom God Has Given You

• Seek God daily for strength and direction
• Embrace who He has uniquely called you to be
• Walk in the FREEDOM He has given you through Christ
• Remember: You are valuable and needed. Allow the treasure God has placed inside you to shine this year.

Reflection Question: What is your ‘why’ for teaching, and how can you keep it at the forefront this week to stay encouraged?

Scripture Focus: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV

Action Step This Week: Write down your teaching ‘why.’ Post it where you will see it daily. Pray over it each morning, asking God to help you teach with His peace, joy, and purpose.

Explore More: Visit TheTransformationalTeacher.com for Christian teacher prayers, encouragement, and resources to keep you aligned with your Kingdom calling in the classroom.

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Hey Transformational Teacher,

Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to rest, reset, and recharge before the next school year begins. In this episode, I share practical and spiritual ways to make the most of your summer break so you can return refreshed and ready to teach with peace and purpose.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

💛 Rest- Find freedom from constant activity by surrendering your anxieties to God and resting in His presence through His Word, worship, and prayer.

🌱 Reset- Adjust your routines and habits for the upcoming season. Ask God to reveal areas that need alignment physically, spiritually, and mentally.

⚡ Recharge- Restore your energy through physical activity, studying topics to enhance your teaching, and spending intentional time with God in His Word.

Tips to Implement Today:

Ways to Rest:

• Spend quiet time in God’s Word and worship
• Engage in prayer and reflection
• Do something you enjoy just for yourself

Ways to Reset:

• Assess your current routines and habits
• Seek God for areas needing adjustment and growth

Ways to Recharge:

• Move your body through walks or light workouts
• Read a book to grow spiritually or professionally
• Fill yourself with God’s truth daily

📖 Reflection Question: How can you use this summer to grow closer to God and prepare your heart for the upcoming school year?

💛 Encouragement: This season is not just about rest for your body, but also for your spirit and mind. Allow God to refresh you deeply so you can pour from a place of overflow when school begins again.

Click Here To Download the "Rest, Reset, Recharge Plan for Teachers.

Summer Book List:

• Teach Like A Champion – Doug Lemov
• When Nothing Else Works: What Early Childhood Professionals Can Do To Reduce Challenging Behaviors – William DeMeo, PhD
• Begin With The Brain – Martha Kaufeldt
• 20 Ways To Make Every Day Better – Joyce Meyer
• 5 Things Successful People Do Before 8am – Terri Savelle Foy

Podcast Recommendation:

• Building Lives Podcast – Dr. Rodney E. Barlow

YouTube Playlist Workout Playlist- A Better Me Music Playlist- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

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Let’s keep growing—one conversation at a time.

Welcome, Transformational Teacher,

Today, I want to celebrate you for completing another school year. Before you rush into summer plans, let’s pause and reflect on how God has carried you through this season.

In this episode, you’ll be guided to reflect on:

1. Moments That Touched Your Heart - Reflect on the meaningful moments this year—the smiles, breakthroughs, and quiet victories.
2. Your Testimonies & Wins - What specific story stands out? Maybe it was a student who made unexpected progress, a parent who encouraged you, or a lesson that went exceptionally well.
3. God’s Presence in Your Journey- How did God show up for you this school year, even on the challenging days?
4. Your Top Strategies for Staying Energized- What were your go-to methods for maintaining energy and enthusiasm? Identify your top three so you can carry them into next year.
5. Stress Management & Tools That Helped- Which tools, strategies, or resources helped you manage your workload and stress? Reflect on what worked and how you can integrate them again next year.

Reflection Questions:

1. What moments touched your heart this school year?
2. Where did you see God move powerfully in your classroom or life?
3. What strategies will you keep using to teach with peace and purpose?

Encouragement: As you reflect, remember God’s faithfulness in every detail. Your impact this year was Kingdom-seeded, and the lives you’ve touched will carry your love and lessons forward.

Explore More: Visit TheTransformationalTeacher.com for Christian teacher prayers, reflections, and resources to help you rest, reset, and prepare for the upcoming year with clarity and peace.

Connect & Share: Instagram: @thetransformationalteacher I’d love to hear what you’re doing this summer. DM me or email me, and I may share your ideas to encourage our teacher community.

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Hey Transformational Teacher

Take time to reflect, let go and allow God to guide you so you can recharge, reset and return to finish the school year with renewed endurance and strength from God.

Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.

Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne.

Philippians 2:13 For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure.

I would love to know some of the things you are doing over your Spring Break?  Feel free to DM me on Instagram and let me know: @the_transformationalteacher 

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Hey Transformational Teacher: What do you do after a long day inside the classroom to rejuvenate yourself? 

Here are a few things I do: 

1. Have a moment of silence to myself. 

2. I love to listen to music. I even play instrumental worship songs throughout the day at times. 

3. At times I go to the gym and read, listen to audio book, music, podcast while on the exercise machines

4. I enjoy watching something funny. (Laughter is good for the soul.) 

5. I make sure that I take time show gratitude to God daily for Him helping me make it through the day. 

6. Spending time with God by myself right when I get home which has been awesome. (Some days I have to push past the tiredness and frustration. When I do push through in the end I am so thankful and feel better.) 

7. Taking a little time to relax before moving to the next thing I need to do. 

I would love to know some of the things you do after a long day inside the classroom to rejuvenate yourself?  Feel free to DM me on Instagram and let me know: @the_transformationalteacher 

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