My daughter absolutely loves her teachers and all adults
involved in her every day care at school.
Vacation days, snow days and weekends do not go well with this child as
she yearns to be with her teachers again.
She speaks highly of each one, makes coloring sheets to add to their
collection and smiles from ear to ear in their presence.
One day, the children received warning that a substitute taking
the place of their regular teacher for part of the next day. As my child relayed the message, worry
stirred inside her little mind. Quite a
few tears shed that evening in thoughts of facing the next morning without her
teacher. She braved it and continued the
next day at school (as if she had a choice!).
At pickup, the stories shared described a pretty good time with the
substitute; although, the day just wasn’t the same without her regular
teacher. Come to find out, my daughter
had to go through the same situation the next day, but this one seemed to go a
smoother emotionally. She survived and
came through even stronger and met another great person within the school
system.
Well, here comes the point to the story. . .a couple days
later, my daughter and I were in the van together after dropping my son at
drums. She proceeds to describe the
whole substitute experience. “Mommy,
when the substitute came in the other day I had tears in my eyes and some even
came down my face because I wanted you and my teacher. I sat there for a little bit and then
remembered that God is on my side. The
tears stopped and I did not cry.” I
asked her if the second experience with the substitute was easier because she
knew of God’s presence. . . “Yep, because I knew God was on my side and you and
dad are on my side.”
Talk about melting my heart!
This girl never ceases to amaze me. . .God sent this child to be an angel
to so many people, starting with me!
What childlike faith that we silly adults tend to lose over
the years. Let us gain that back. . .God
IS on our side! His character proves Him
to be omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent.
Omnipotent - able to do anything, having unlimited
power. Whatever our day may bring, God
can bring you through and strengthen your faith. “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably
more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within
us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all
generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians
3:20-21)
Omniscient - knowing everything! He holds the plans for our lives and will not
lead us where His grace cannot cover us!
He goes before us, paves the way, protects the path and provides the tools
needed to accomplish what lay ahead. “But
the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all
generations.” (Psalm 33:11) “For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you
hope and a future.” (Jeremiah
29:11) We may not always understand what
has occurred in the past, what surrounds us currently, or what appears to be
ahead; but, relying on the One who knows how all the pieces fit will bring
assurance, strength and peace even though times have, can and will be
tough. Rest assured, by friend, He will
not leave you helpless, hopeless or hurting.
Omnipresent - everywhere at ALL times. He will never leave nor forsake you. He cares for each of His children and extends
His arms every day for you to run. His
presence appears through various means.
Recognizing Him is key in strengthening faith and confidence in the
plans laid before you. Extend thanks at
each time His presence appears. He
remains for the smallest of events to the largest of events. Everything to do with your life ranks high in
importance to Him. He loves being
invited into every moment of the day! “God
has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my
helper; I will not be afraid. What can
mere mortals do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5-6)
Though my daughter cannot read nor memorize Scripture at
this point in time. . .I believe wholeheartedly that God whispered these words
from Hebrews 13 to her that day. She
walked boldly, assured that God will see her through and she is loved by
Him. She is His princess and He will not
let her fall. . .my friend, the same stands true for you! Soak in His promises today and walk boldly
whatever may come your way.
Keep praying harder than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig
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