Teacher, do you carry a weariness that sits quietly behind your smile?

Teaching is a calling that reaches into the heart, but in certain seasons, the weight of unmet needs, unpredictable behavior, and emotional strain can become more than you expected to hold. You show up even when sleep is short. You carry stories that were never written in a lesson plan. You pour into students who may never fully understand the depth of what you give.

But who pours into you?

Grace in the Hallways is not just another item for your to-do list. It is a sanctuary for your spirit. Written by Dr. Nanette Floyd Patterson, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Christian Therapist, this 33-day devotional is designed specifically for teachers navigating difficult school environments. Bridging the gap between spiritual encouragement and mental health, Dr. Patterson offers you:

• Restoration for the Whole Person: Daily reflections that address your spirit, mind, and body, moving beyond simple platitudes to offer true therapeutic relief.
• A Moment to Breathe: Practical, 10-second grounding anchors to help you regulate your nervous system when chaos erupts in the classroom.
• Validation for the Hard Days: Honest discussions about "Healing Hidden Resentment", finding "Peace for the Environment You Cannot Change", and handling "The Student Who Breaks Your Heart".
• Grace for Your Humanity: Permission to release the moments you wish you handled better and to extend compassion to yourself, not just your students.
  
  God sees the effort no one applauds. He sees the patience no one acknowledges. He stands with you in the classroom, the hallway, and the quiet moments when you wonder if you have enough left to keep going.

This book is your invitation to breathe again. To let God refill you as faithfully as you pour into others. Because you are not just a teacher—you are a minister of grace in the hallways.