Many times, when I teach Bible time to the kiddos, I am challenged myself by God's Word. Sometime, I have to get real before God and work out things before I can go before the kids and teach. Sometimes God speaks to me and says "Rachel, you're teaching them that I am good, you're singing "God is so good" but you're heart doesn't believe it. Do you believe what you're teaching? Does your life show that you believe Me?"One of those moments happened just a bit ago. Our lesson was about prayer. And, the text was when Jesus was praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. (Our lessons are VERY simplified - they're 2, remember.) So, the lesson boiled down to Jesus praying, "God, help me to do what You want. Help me to do what pleases You."
What pleases God? We focused on 3 things: obeying our mommies & daddies, being kind to our friends, and being thankful.
The Lord challenged me in my obedience to Him. We define obedience in childcare as: right away, with a happy attitude. Many times, with the Lord, I drag my feet. I need to listen to what I teach the kids, and God is faithful to show me those areas that are not pleasing to Him.
The other area that God has been showing me where I am deficient is thanksgiving. He blesses me everyday. I take so much for granted. He is opening my eyes to His work around me & in me, and asking me to thank Him for what He is doing and to give Him the praise He is due.
2 comments:
Over and Over -He reminds us a little child shall lead them - they don't have all the worldly filters in place to create hesitation or doubt. Don't be too hard on yourself but it is such a affirmation of His loving care to know He put you in the right place for the training you are to have right now. Thank you for sharing - we all have that foot dragging kind of belief at times (most of the time?) don't have to - we choose to - bless you Rachel - you bless us all
Rachel, I am so proud of you. So exciting to see your teachable spirt.
God does have great things in store for you. He is good. I enjoy reading your blog. YOU are so open and genuine. Thank you for the testimony you are to me.
Because HE Lives
MOM
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