1. If you love me, you will obey my commandments.
I often had to remind the rambunctious little ones that they had said that they loved me earlier that day. But now they dared to tell me "NO"? I would gently get down on their level and remind them that I am the teacher, and they are to obey me. John 14:15 makes so much sense now. I want to show God that I love Him by responding to Him in obedience.
2. The Lord your God will fight for you. You need only be still.
3. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful.
One-on-one time with the kids was rare, so I had to maximize those singular moments with them. Helping them wash hands, comforting them on the playground, or walking them out the door, I would talk to them about what they were thinking and feeling. Each child is unique and clever in their own way. This reminds me of how God never leaves us but can give everyone one-on-one attention since He is omnipresent. He tenderly made me and wants to spend time with His creation. Like Psalm 139:14 says, we can praise Him for this!
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I will leave you with a great story from one of my preschoolers. While changing her, I asked her what rain is since it was raining that day. She responded, "It's when the spider comes up the water spout." These are the sweet moments that make it all so funny and so very worth it!
While I am no longer working at the preschool, I will always happily reflect on my time there as an afternoon teacher. These lessons about God are just the bonuses!
~Madeline
I chuckled as I imagined the sweetness of those kiddos you got to love on. What simple yet vital (and often forgotten) truths you expressed! Thank you for sharing:)
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