May all who are middle school teachers have our prayers today, O God. Knowing what I was like at that age became more apparent spending time with some great young people yesterday. May their passion, excitement to try new things, laughter continue throughout their lives. Let them be blessed with the wonder that comes from helping young people grow and develop into incredible young men and women. May this day be one in which your love for the students shines so much that all of them feel that love. All this we ask in God’s Name. Amen