It's ALL about HIM

HUGS
During last period on Friday, when my 4th graders are with the 1st graders, one 1st grader said "Miss Morton, you can't leave without a hug". Then the 1st grade teacher said her class had told her that Wilson loved popcorn and Miss Morton loved hugs. It really made my heart smile......... I love that the kids feel comfortable enough to hug me whenever they want. Not many of the teachers hug the kids. For me, our arms are an extension of God's love. My class, especially one boy, gave lots of hugs all week. He would throw his arms around me while waiting in line and at lunch would come and stand behind with arms around me. I guess hugs were much needed this week.

QUESTIONS
I could really feel the presence of God and could actually see the students hearts stirring earlier in the day with the 5th grade. I was asked a question that turned into an amazing God moment. See we were trying to review for their upcoming test, instead of listening to topic I was on they were worried about the next. I decided to seize this moment to share in Matthew 6: 25-34, about worrying. I put a quote on the board: Today after all is the Tomorrow you worried about Yesterday. That is when one student asked me why I knew so much scripture and used it all the time. Tears came to my eyes as I answered. I told them it was because GOD was the MOST IMPORTANT thing in my life and that the Bible was the breath of Him. I told them I really didn't know much, but my life was going to be spent in scripture. I said since God was everything to me, that included His Word. Therefore, every part of my day should be all about Him. Wow, that doesn't even really begin to tell you what this moment was like.

REFLECTION OR....
That night I went with my friend who is a cheerleading coach to a competition. We spent the night in a bunker on a military base with other squads. I went for support and to judge in her place so she could be with her team. God showed up in many different moments. He also reminded me of how much I miss working with youth. It was just interesting that this opportunity to help came up after a week of me being flooded with memories of my 4 years in Nashville, Tennessee working with the youth at Christ Church. Maybe God is trying to speak to me through this time of reflection and opportunity.

GOD DOES IT AGAIN
Then to concluded this entry with today. Yes, once again God used Pastor Tim to speak exactly what was on my heart. Since the middle of the week all my thoughts with each moment of meeting the Risen Christ has been that it's ALL about HIM. I can't explain how powerful it has been now to be sitting in service having a thought flood your mind and having those exact thoughts be what you are left with at the end of worship.

God gave me a moment with Robin at the end of service to share some things with. I find it very easy to open up and talk to her, and since I was a flood of emotions it was very comforting.

God is sooooo amazing and this journey we are all on is truly ALL about HIM!