If ye love me, keep my commandments.
Today was Racial Harmony Day. And it was an exciting day!
Early in the morning i went to the market to get pratas, dosas, nasi lemak. Ok ok, dont panic, its not for me. Those are for the children to try!
And coolness! My friend had an extra (and XL) punjabi top, so i manage to dress enthically after all.. Haha!
And all my kiddos came in their beautiful clothes, SO CUTE!!!!!!!!! hahahahaha.. And one of my boys got so disorientated, coz i think he didnt know its another school day.. awww..
Anyway, as school was ending, one of my lil girl misbehave again. And i told her to sit in her corner (time-out) while the rest was packing up. And when I had the chance to talk to her, i reminded her of what happen the day before.
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Yesterday, she disobeyed me when i asked her not to climb on top of what of the furniture in class. As I called out to her, she looked at me and continued doing what she was doing. Inside me, i was burning up as my patience fuse ran shorter and shorter. Immediately i got up, a dead silence fell over the rest of the class. I walked to her, helped her down from the furniture, point to her, the obvious safe way and asked, "Is that a safer way to walk?"
I then turned to the others and started the lecture on why you shouldnt climb furniture.
As it was near to dismissal, i asked my girl to sit down first, while i do the closing songs. Then as the rest started moving out, I ask her to stay behind. While doing so, I prayed to God for patience and wisdom on how to teach the child.
As i was near to my writing board, i felt prompted to ask her to start drawing lines on the board and I did exactly that. And I told her, "Stop when i ask you to". So she drew and i said stop. And she did. I asked her what happen,
and she said, "You told me to draw lines. And when you said stop, i stop"
I commended her for listening and encouraged her that obedience is listening and responding correctly. I then hugged her and reassured her, that I loved her, God loves her and Jesus loves her.
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So my girl do remember what happen, and i asked her to use her finger to draw a line on the table, and i did the same thing, I asked her to stop and she did.
So i asked her again, and she remembered what was taught, she apologized, and i hugged her, and reassured her, and said I love you, God loves you and Jesus loves you.
As i dismissed them, and went on to help my colleague prepare for her afternoon class, in my heart i was thanking God for the day. Though I was in terrible pain, i was thankful to God for letting me run around and for sustaining me. As i reached to the part when I said, thank You Lord for showing me wisdom, patience and love towards my girl.
God said, "you did the same too Cynthia. "
Honestly, I was shocked.. I was like.. Excuse me?
And He said, "sometimes, I asked you to stop, and you didnt. You heard Me calling you, but you didnt stop. But I was merciful, and I gave you the time out, I gave you reminders of what You have learnt. And then, I will reassure you, that I love you, that's why Jesus died for you."
I am telling you honestly, as i was cutting the pratas up in slices, my spirit was lifted up, and i was close to tears..
i couldnt be more appreciative of how God has revealed once more, to me, so much of His existence and His glory.
And by comparison, my girl would be much more holy and righteous compared to me, yet by God's grace and love, He used me to teach her and the others. I am nothing, i have done nothing to deserve His wonderful grace, mercy and love.
Yet here I am, standing justified by faith, made righteous through Christ. What did I do to deserve this??
Oh man... I love my God, and the job He has given me..
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