On Friday I had the joy of taking my students out for a hike along the river here in our town. With all the fall colors it was a beautiful walk. We have had many days of cold, damp weather and so to have a nice, sunny day for walking was very therapeutic. We had great fun tramping through the leaves and throwing leaves and checking out leaves for their different features. It was great to relax and bond together.
I cannot take a walk in fall without being reminded of God’s hand in creation. His intricate design and the interconnectedness of nature is astounding. The brilliant colors with which He chooses to decorate our fall landscape are truly amazing.
It was great to share with my students about how God’s hand is at work in our world and how we also know how much He cares for us too. That’s the joy for me with working with young children – they so easily take in the truths of how God cares for us and the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. It’s my challenge and God given privilege to keep sharing that message with them. Sometimes I feel so inadequate about it all. How thankful I am for the Holy Spirit, who speaks through me.
I pray that I can look at the world through the eyes of a child a little more often. The world is full of such wonders and God continues to provide so many opportunities to explore it.
