I love Jesus. Because of this, the Bible is the foundation that my life is built upon. Therefore I could not possibly talk about education, family, kids or other fun things without mentioning the One that created it all! The life manual (BIBLE) that He has given us has more insight into education than anything else out there you will find.
A few days ago I wrote, The Power We Have, where I shared the Beautiful Cycle of motivating kids and the results it can have. What this cycle is built upon is not research, Marzano, great teachers or my insights – it is Jesus. Watch this. Research DOES tell us that effort increases ability. So does God’s word! Colossians 3:23-24 says Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart (EFFORT) as working for the Lord, not for man, since you know that you will receive an inheritance (REWARD) from the Lord as a reward.
We also know from research that ‘Providing recognition for attainment of specific goals not only enhances achievement, but it stimulates motivation’. The Lord also talks about this
in His word: Proverbs 3:27 says 'Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in YOUR power to do so.' As adults we have power over kids. We are the ones that make everything happen for them, we are their advocates, we are the ones that can “make or break” their little spirits. We have the POWER to give them GOOD things – praise, encouragement, truth, education, a solid foundation – it is in OUR power to do this! When we do, it stimulates motivation and, well, you know the cycle by now I hope.
At the center of the “cycle’ is Jesus and His word. He had this formula written long before any research study or educator discovered it. I LOVE that we have current studies to support His statements though. Fascinating to put them both together as they support each other so beautifully. Just more evidence about how brilliant and applicable God’s Word is to us today!
A few days ago I wrote, The Power We Have, where I shared the Beautiful Cycle of motivating kids and the results it can have. What this cycle is built upon is not research, Marzano, great teachers or my insights – it is Jesus. Watch this. Research DOES tell us that effort increases ability. So does God’s word! Colossians 3:23-24 says Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart (EFFORT) as working for the Lord, not for man, since you know that you will receive an inheritance (REWARD) from the Lord as a reward.
We also know from research that ‘Providing recognition for attainment of specific goals not only enhances achievement, but it stimulates motivation’. The Lord also talks about this
in His word: Proverbs 3:27 says 'Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in YOUR power to do so.' As adults we have power over kids. We are the ones that make everything happen for them, we are their advocates, we are the ones that can “make or break” their little spirits. We have the POWER to give them GOOD things – praise, encouragement, truth, education, a solid foundation – it is in OUR power to do this! When we do, it stimulates motivation and, well, you know the cycle by now I hope.
At the center of the “cycle’ is Jesus and His word. He had this formula written long before any research study or educator discovered it. I LOVE that we have current studies to support His statements though. Fascinating to put them both together as they support each other so beautifully. Just more evidence about how brilliant and applicable God’s Word is to us today!
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