Pusch Ridge Principal

“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
         
The Pusch Ridge Christian Academy high school leadership team chose “Blessed to Be a Blessing” to be our theme along with Matthew 5:16 as the theme verse for our K-12 school system. The theme was chosen with the overall thought that God was leading our school to really think about His message of Christ’s love and example of sacrifice, and how it can be displayed through His children. The theme also is a call to action - that God blesses each one of us in order for us to be a blessing to others. The focus of the theme is on our Lord and what he has done, which has given us the ability and the mission to “shine” His light to all and direct all glory pointed toward us to Him (Source: PRCA Leadership Team).

I have to admit, the leadership team did a wonderful job coming up with the theme for the 2010-2011 school year. There is so much to be grateful for, and I like to go before the Lord and acknowledge the many blessings our Heavenly Father bestows on us daily - His goodness, faithfulness, love, mercy, and grace are never ending. The blessing of the Holy Spirit (Luke 11:13) allowing for the fruit of the Spirit to be alive in us through love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These Christian virtues most certainly allow for believers to be a blessing in the life of another. We are able to please and glorify God when the Spirit of God is at work in each of us (Romans 8) which ultimately blesses others. To spread the message of hope and salvation that can only come through His son Jesus Christ, we need the Holy Spirit at work in us if we want to accomplish God’s purpose and will on earth.

Of course being blessed with specific talents, abilities and gifts from God is a way for each person to use them as a way to bless others. Each day is a blessing, and the opportunities that come to do good works to bless another will glorify our Heavenly Father. The blessing of a loving & caring spouse, family, health, fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ, work, rest, food, changing of seasons, desert, mountains, beaches, animals, pets, his word, truth, promises, playing with the kids, discipling, educating, equipping, encouragement, forgiveness, laughter, stars and planets, sunshine, sunrise, sunsets, and the Chicago Cubs, Bulls, Bears, and Blackhawks. (Alright, maybe the last few aren’t altogether blessings – maybe it’s learning to be humble is the blessing).

One of the greatest blessings is the example Jesus gave in his everyday living, his willingness to serve (Mark 10:45) and to meet the needs of others long before His own. His heart to serve people, looking out for their interests, showing great compassion and love for both believers and non-believers is the example we should follow to make a difference in this world. Ultimately, the greatest blessing Jesus offered to all of mankind is the sacrifice he made in which he gave his life to release us from bondage to sin and death - the greatest blessing and the ultimate victory for mankind. To follow in Jesus’ footsteps of living a life of service and sacrifice for another will allow our “light to shine before men” in such a way that they will see our good deeds and God will be glorified. Thank you, Jesus. 

God Bless,

Dennis M. O’Reilly
Principal

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