Our preschool, like most places, has rules. Our four basic rules are: Be Safe. Be Kind. Use Words. Take Care of Property. We have a song that goes along with it. I sing it with the children daily. Especially when they fail to follow one of these rules. You know, to make sure they do remember them. Ask them how they weren't following the rule(s) and what they could do differently. Rules are set to make sure that the children all feel safe and behave accordingly. Rules allow the children to know what is expected of them. To instill good values that they may carry on with them in their later years. But sometimes, children just don't listen. It's one of the facts of life. They don't listen. They get hurt. They hurt others. They hurt other things. Sometimes we have repeat offenders, who continue to do the same thing over and over no matter how many times they are told not to, or told to do something else. Sometimes I find myself thinking, Can't you see that I care about you? Can't you see that I just want you to be safe? Can't you see that I only want the best for you? I don't give you these rules to make you miserable, but on the contrary, so that you will be happy. So that you may learn and grow and thrive.
And then it hits me! This must be how God feels when I don't follow His rules. I read my bible. I know what his commands are. And yet, I often break them. I fall short. I misbehave in the eyes of God. I hurt myself. I hurt others. I hurt Him. God must be thinking, Can't you see that I care about you? Can't you see that I just want you to be safe? Can't you see that I only want the best for you? I don't give you these rules to make you miserable, but on the contrary, so that you will be happy. So that you may learn and grow and thrive. God, thank you for never giving up on me. Thank you for Your gentle guidance. Thank you for Your continual unconditional love. Thank you for putting up with my childish, disobedient ways and never letting me go. Thank you for Your commands that were created to keep me safe and happy. I am thankful to be Your child.
Matthew 22:36-39 NIV
"'Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?'
Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
I saw a vibrant double rainbow as I was driving home today. Brilliantly contrasted against the sleeting rain and gray clouded sky. I love rainbows. God is saying, "I love you Kiko. Here's something beautiful I made for you today." Rainbows fill my heart with warmth and assurance. I see rainbows practically everyday. I am blessed. I know it.
I took my sister to get her haircut. All she cut were bangs. She says they are too short. And was being a little grumpy about it. But I offered to flat iron her hair for her and she perked up as bit. After the straightening, you can really see her bangs. I like them! I told her as much. They suit her face. I would show you a picture, but I don't think she wants paparazzi right now.
Listening to Phillip Phillips Station on Pandora. Current song playing is I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz. I love this song. Here you go, some ear dessert. You're welcome.
When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
Well, there's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?
Well, I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find
'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up
I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use
The tools and gifts we got, yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end, you're still my friend at least we did intend
For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not, and who I am
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up, still looking up.
Well, I won't give up on us (no I'm not giving up)
God knows I'm tough enough (I am tough, I am loved)
We've got a lot to learn (we're alive, we are loved)
God knows we're worth it (and we're worth it)
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
And then it hits me! This must be how God feels when I don't follow His rules. I read my bible. I know what his commands are. And yet, I often break them. I fall short. I misbehave in the eyes of God. I hurt myself. I hurt others. I hurt Him. God must be thinking, Can't you see that I care about you? Can't you see that I just want you to be safe? Can't you see that I only want the best for you? I don't give you these rules to make you miserable, but on the contrary, so that you will be happy. So that you may learn and grow and thrive. God, thank you for never giving up on me. Thank you for Your gentle guidance. Thank you for Your continual unconditional love. Thank you for putting up with my childish, disobedient ways and never letting me go. Thank you for Your commands that were created to keep me safe and happy. I am thankful to be Your child.
Matthew 22:36-39 NIV
"'Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?'
Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
I saw a vibrant double rainbow as I was driving home today. Brilliantly contrasted against the sleeting rain and gray clouded sky. I love rainbows. God is saying, "I love you Kiko. Here's something beautiful I made for you today." Rainbows fill my heart with warmth and assurance. I see rainbows practically everyday. I am blessed. I know it.
I took my sister to get her haircut. All she cut were bangs. She says they are too short. And was being a little grumpy about it. But I offered to flat iron her hair for her and she perked up as bit. After the straightening, you can really see her bangs. I like them! I told her as much. They suit her face. I would show you a picture, but I don't think she wants paparazzi right now.
Listening to Phillip Phillips Station on Pandora. Current song playing is I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz. I love this song. Here you go, some ear dessert. You're welcome.
When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
Well, there's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?
Well, I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find
'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up
I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use
The tools and gifts we got, yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end, you're still my friend at least we did intend
For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not, and who I am
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up, still looking up.
Well, I won't give up on us (no I'm not giving up)
God knows I'm tough enough (I am tough, I am loved)
We've got a lot to learn (we're alive, we are loved)
God knows we're worth it (and we're worth it)
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
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