Sunday School Lesson

Today at church, Ellie's Sunday school class learned a verse from the Bible. OK, so maybe not learned a verse so much as created very cute fridge art around it! :) In any case, I was struck by how a Sunday school lesson could reach my heart so easily. Here is the verse:

God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient... Galatians 5:22-23

It was such a good reminder to me to keep my heart filled with God's spirit instead of selfish things. I am very happy but can always be a bit more loving, peaceful and especially patient! And on those days when I am feeling impatient, unhappy, etc. I need to remember God's love for me and not try to fix my mood with earthly things (although a latte ALWAYS helps a little!) There is another verse that comes to mind (though I forget the citation) that says,

Set your mind on things above and not on earthly things.

I swear that was written for me! The minute I am feeling yucky, I realize it is because I am focused too much on trivial matters and my heart is full of the wrong stuff. So after Sunday school, I asked Ellie what she wanted to do for the day and she said, "Go to the park." So we went to the park and of course went straight for the swings. As I was pushing her on the swing, I asked her what her favorite part of Sunday school was. You know what her answer was? "When you came in, Mommy." Seriously, I started crying right then and there in the middle of the park. I must have looked ridiculous but my heart was overwhelmed by the simplicity and sweetness of her response. A glutton for emotion, I probed further: "Ellie, are you a happy girl?" "Yes, Mommy." "When are you happiest?" "Moooommmm (eye roll)! I'm happiest at the park, with you! And I'm happy at home." Big smile. Seriously, little children are the best reflections of God's spirit. Unadulterated by earthly things, their hearts are full, and their happiness and love are so pure. It seems that I have much to learn from my little one! I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday and find time to reflect on what is filling your heart. Love to All, Ang