remember the fruit

Thursday, April 22, 2010


So everyday the plan is start the day with devotions. When Mike and Nicole are available, they join and lead that time. If they aren't around, then that responsibility is given to me. After devotion time is complete, then we move on to more traditional school activities. This morning, Mike was addressing needs elsewhere which left me in charge for devotions. We've been going through an adult Bible-study and tailoring to the children where appropriate.

We started by talking about components of faith. One of the first verses the study had us read was Galatians 5:22-23. As we were reading it, I felt God leading me to focus on attentions on that verse for the morning. So instead of completing the lesson as planned, the children and I made a visual representation of the Fruit of the Spirit to hang on the wall. We all contributed to the project and worked on memorizing the verse during our efforts.

Their excitement to learn the verse, especially knowing how pleased their mother would be when she returned, was priceless. They wanted me to be included fully in the picture as well. These grapes now can be seen every time we turn our heads to check the time, reminding us of the way to treat one another.

We took more than the "allotted" time for devotions, but every minute was well spent. Their attitudes were more relaxed after the creative activity than they had been prior to it. Plus, who am I to tell children no when they are learning God's word? Often following His direction, no matter how big or small, is more rewarding than one can imagine.