Teacher Tip #8 "You Can Fake Energy"

You can’t fake the anointing of the Holy Spirit.  You can’t fake a heart of worship. You can’t fake love.  Don’t ever try.  But you CAN fake energy!  There have been countless times I’ve gotten up in front of the kids to lead worship or teach and I’m tired, sick, sad, or flat out don’t want to do whatever it is I’m doing.  Although you cannot manufacture something spiritual to give the kids, you are allowed to manufacture enthusiasm for their sake.  They learn by your example, so whether you feel like it or not raise your hands and dance.  They are drawn to your energy when you preach and teach, so suck it up, smile, and pretend you’re excited.  It’s not okay to fake who you are or what you believe, but it’s almost essential to fake the get-up-and-go liveliness and enthusiasm kids need to connect with you or the subject mater.  We can manage it for the 10 minutes we’re on the stage.