Today there was no school. So, I got to spend the afternoon with the younger kids. It was a nice change of pace and I got to see some of my kids from this summer. I love the teens! I like being able to sit down and talk with them and listen to them and watch them grow and learn. But, every once in awhile, it's fun to be with the younger ones. Each age has it's special qualities. So, this was a fun afternoon.
As I had them all line up to get ready to swim, one of the boys came up to me and asked if I was friends with his uncle. I am so I said yes. He then gave me the biggest hug! Later in the day, I was by several of the girls who were drawing. One told the other that she knew me from church and I was her best friend! I looked awhile later at what they had drawn and it was a picture which included the name of the church, love, peace, and several other things. She asked me to hang it up at church. I plan on it.
As I came home tonight and thought about the day, it struck me how loving and accepting these young people are. They're also very trusting. It's never a surprise to me when I hear the scripture about being like a child to enter heaven. I see it all of the time. We could learn alot from watching them and listening to them! Have you given someone a big hug today? Have you said kind words and encouraged someone today? Have you shared about God's love or about your church with someone today?
So, where did I see God today? I saw Him in the hearts of the kids I was with this afternoon.
Mark 10:15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
Blessings,
Jennifer
As I had them all line up to get ready to swim, one of the boys came up to me and asked if I was friends with his uncle. I am so I said yes. He then gave me the biggest hug! Later in the day, I was by several of the girls who were drawing. One told the other that she knew me from church and I was her best friend! I looked awhile later at what they had drawn and it was a picture which included the name of the church, love, peace, and several other things. She asked me to hang it up at church. I plan on it.
As I came home tonight and thought about the day, it struck me how loving and accepting these young people are. They're also very trusting. It's never a surprise to me when I hear the scripture about being like a child to enter heaven. I see it all of the time. We could learn alot from watching them and listening to them! Have you given someone a big hug today? Have you said kind words and encouraged someone today? Have you shared about God's love or about your church with someone today?
So, where did I see God today? I saw Him in the hearts of the kids I was with this afternoon.
Mark 10:15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
Blessings,
Jennifer
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