I spent last Monday with a friend. A much needed day of fun, laughter, and shopping (with grant money for our school makerspace). I wasn't feeling very positive when I went. I was kind of down in the dumps. And then, God used four people to lift my spirits.
1. My friend, Lori. She has a way of encouraging you just by being with you. She is truly a gift in my life!
2. The cashier at the restaurant where we ate. I taught her in children's group when she was about 8 years old. She remembered me. She smiled and let me know she remembered me.
3. A man at Walmart stopped to make sure I knew I remembered him. He remembered Jarrett wanting to be called Roscoe (P. Coltrain) in junior high; that made me laugh to remember. Mostly, this man wanted to make sure I knew that I made a difference in his life. And he wanted me to be proud of the man he is today (and I am).
4. I saw a young person I taught last school year, and she stopped to hug me. In Walmart. With other people around.
God showed me quite clearly that I am following his voice and will by teaching. I usually don't have any trouble believing that. But that day, I was struggling. And HE took the time to remind me.
I am blessed! I am loved! I am a child of the KING!
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