CHEERLEADER FOR THE LORD

I just got off the phone with the biggest cheerleader.  She is being interviewed today for the state teacher of the year.  I know calling her at 6:30 in the morning was early, however I had to give her a shout out before she started her big day. 

Even though journalism is her degree she has found her passion in teaching English.  She is passionate about every one of her students.  She dissects each of them so that she will know what their strengths and their weaknesses.  This gives her the information she needs to help them have success. She cheers her students on from the time they enter the classroom until the time they leave. 

Her example of caring about students and being their biggest fan is how we need to be about people.  We need to help people find their strengths and point them in the direction that leads them to success.  When we interact in a positive way with others we will rub off on them so that they will continue the chain of encouragement.

Are you a cheerleader?  We should each be a cheerleader for others.  We should be cheerleaders for the Lord. 

Just what is a cheerleader for the Lord?  It is someone who is encouraging and motivating.  It is someone that cheers friends on in all circumstances and situations.  It is someone that wants everyone to win.  It is someone that is for the team and never quits cheering.  It is someone no matter what their situation they still want others to press on.  It is someone that pushes others to the finish line.  It is someone that helps you and wants you to reach your goal. 

Paul encourages us in Hebrews to be one another’s cheerleaders.  The Lord wants us to stand beside each other.  He wants us to sit in the bleachers and let others know we are in their game with them. 

Hebrews 10:24-25 New Living Translation (NLT)

24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.

Be the spiritual cheerleader the Lord wants you to be.  Be the cheerleader for Gods team and lead others to play on His field.  Become a cheerleader for the Lord cheering others towards Christ. 

Meghan’s main goal isn’t to win the title STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR.  Her goal is to be able to lead other teachers in the best practices to help children succeed.  This is a lesson within itself.

Cheer on others to grow in their relationship with the Lord.