It is Finished....

Today was my last day, it was very hard to say good-bye to my students. I wanted to say so much..........but as soon as I started I was crying. I pretty much told them that I loved them, would miss them, and was proud of them. Then through tears I said you can pack up and go now. I had planned on saying more..............but couldn't.

Our Daily Bread was PERFECT for today. God knows that is what we read for our devotions every morning as a class, and though this one was written way before today it was a GOD ending to a very rough and beautiful year with the amazing class I had.

It was titled 'Thanksgiving All Year' and used the scripture reference 1 Chronicles 16:8-12, 23-34. Verse 34 says, "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His love endures forever."

How perfect is that for an ending..............knowing that we made our class verse Psalms 106:1, Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever.

I want to share the letter I wrote to my class, which was used in the year book. I wanted to use the words that we had hidden in our hearts. It is how I feel and how I wanted them to remember this year. Praise Jesus!! for them and with them. My heart will not be the same after these precious children of His have touched it.

Dear Class,
You bless me daily by not only loving with words or tongue, but with your actions and in truth (1 John 3:18). I love the way you ALL show love each day. Your love, by giving your hearts, has been evident praying for Baby Noah and his family; remaining “present” in the moments God gives us daily; and sharing “JOY” everyday. You have not only hidden the Word in your hearts (Psalm 119:11), but you have done your best to present yourselves to God as ones approved, whom aren't ashamed to handle the word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15).

“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and His comparably great power for us who believe.” (Ephesians 1:15-19)

I want you to remember, whatever happens, always conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ (Philippians 1:27), and don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example in all you do. Be diligent and watch your life. Preserve, so you will save both yourselves and your hearers. (1 Timothy 4: 12, 15-16). Be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all you heart, considering all He has done (1 Samuel 12:24). Wilson said to remind you to always raise your arms and say “PRAISE JESUS” no matter how dark it gets.

I love you ALL with all of my heart. May the God of peace equip you for doing His will (Hebrews 13:21). I pray that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in all you do, growing in the knowledge of Him (Colossians 1:10).

You will ALWAYS be in my heart, when daily I say “PRAISE THE LORD. GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD, FOR HE IS GOOD; HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER.” Psalm 106:1

Embracing God Moments,
Miss Morton