There is so much I have
to share.
So much to blog from the past 2 weeks.
I am teaching Vacation Bible School this week
to ages 11 and up.
It requires more than I am.
I end each day falling asleep on the couch.
5 days to share.
My heart swells with all that I want
to say, to share, to teach . . .
stories of what God has done for me
how I want them to guard their hearts . . .
to protect the sacred place that is within them
and not let others
trample, trash, and move in to their hearts . . .
the importance of the Sword of the Spirit
~the Word of God~
that it is more than words on a page
but the very offensive weapon they have to fight
an enemy that wants to steal, kill and destroy
the core of who they were made to be . . .
that finding God
in the little things amidst daily life
that is not always how
we
want
it
to be
can make you realize how blessed
and
rich
your life is right here, right now . . .
that hearing the Lord speak to your heart
can counsel
you
better than any other
and that
it
is
possible
. . . .
so
much to share
. . .
so little time.
I feel like this bird.
Here one moment
gone the next
kind of like
these kids
{including my son}
that used to be in the
5-6 year old class
now getting ready to become
teens . . . journeying to adulthood.
Praying that the Lord
shines into their hearts
this week
what they need personally
and that
they are
open
and sensitive
to listen
for him.
Teaching, any age, is such a big responsibility...but I do find that teens are more of a challenge to me personally. I'm praying that the Lord uses you to speak. His word will NOT return to Him void! As you trust in Him, it will come!
ReplyDelete(I'm filling in that same group in Sunday School this week, so you can pray for me too! =)
I just got home from a long day of decorating and preparing for VBS. You never know -- what seems like a blink, is really just the beginning of God growing that seed you plant...it's growth for years to come.
ReplyDeleteFor 15 years we traveled and conducted VBS for other churches. One summer we had 10. Sometimes we did one in the morning and one at night. Such precious memories working with the children. Know that the seeds you are planting will grow in the young people.
ReplyDeleteBlessings as you teach,
Pamela