Hello my people!
Student teaching has exposed me to the harsh reality of this world and I'm convinced I know whose at fault…
I blame the kids lack of respect and bad attitudes on the parents who raised their kids on corrupted morals and didn't teach them they had value.
I blame the low graduation rate on a system that allows kids to fall through the crack. That isolates kids from school when they act up instead of requiring them to do time in school or the community.
I blame the students lack of effort on the other teachers who tell them they can't do it.
I blame the students bad decision making on the pressure of this world who tells them sex, drugs, alcohol and money is the way to happiness.
We live in a world that lacks taking ownership, instead we point the finger. We blame the system. We blame other individuals. We blame anyone but ourselves.
Over the past few weeks, I have given into this twisted game. Convincing myself that I am the only one trying. Time for me to step down, strip off the pride, and take ownership.
I'm taking responsibility.
For those who felt embarrassed by their social class status and the inability to afford name brand clothing, I am truly sorry.
For those who have ever felt they were lacking, inferior, or didn't fit in because they weren't born with "white" skin, I am truly sorry.
For those who felt judged by another Christian, I am truly sorry.
For those who felt they weren't welcome by the church because they didn't have their life together, I am truly sorry.
For the women who have never had someone tell them they had value and have been treated poorly by men, I am truly sorry.
I promoted this selfish, corrupt, and insensitive world with my possessions, actions and words. The fact that I did this unconsciously is irrelevant because the damage was done.
"Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord when did we see you hungry and feed you or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you? And the King will answer them, 'Truly I say to you, as you did it to one for the least of these my brothers, you did it to me." -Mathew 25:37-40
Be a people who takes responsibility. God is love. Hatin' is Satin. Pride that puts us above others is not from the Lord. Blame is not from the Lord. Let's step it up my friends.
Your sister,
Ellie
