Yesterday I began teaching a women's class in our Sunday Morning Bible Study. In order to introduce myself, I figured I would just tell them WHO I was, not where I've been, and lived, etc. (That's a long story anyway) So I thought of all the words I could think of that would help them know ME. By the way, if you've never done this, it's a great exercise in self-examination!
"Loyal friend (A true friend is a friend for life), thinker, analyzer, problem solver, teacher, passionate about God and His Word, sinner, sassy (First I had written "rude", but I like "sassy" better, it's sweeter, cuter and not so brash, although RUDE probably describes me better. Sad, I know.) impatient, non-comforming, honest (sometimes "too", see "sassy"), discerning (which can be a tough gift to have in the ministry), peacemaker, traditionalist, dislikes change, rule follower (for the most part, unless the rule is stupid & I am absolutely positive I won't get caught, but what I'm not is a "Risk-taker", so this rarely happens, therefore back to what I said), enjoy reading to learn (I only read fiction when it's been recommended by someone I know....just not enough time.), unconventional Baptist minister's wife, Mommy, Mom, PK, GPK, prayed over and blessed abundantly & undeservedly."
Tomorrow I will teach the 3rd grade. And this year, another little student will join us in the academy. Grace starts Kindergarten! She is extremely excited about her new books and our playroom has been transformed into a fresh, new classroom. Sunshine is everywhere! Our theme verse for the year is displayed on a SUN, which is "He who has the SON, has life." I John 5:12 Our Bible studies will all center around who Jesus is, starting with...Jesus is the SON of God. If I teach my children nothing else this year, I pray that they will understand more about who Jesus is, why He is important to our family and our lives, and how He wants each of us to have a real relationship with Him. He came so we could have life. My mission, based on Joshua 22:5 remains the same: "to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to obey His commands, to hold on tight to Him and to serve Him with all your heart and soul."
