In the book "When Helping Hurts," it is mentioned that when you come to a place where poverty resides (or place in general I think), be open to see how God is working, how you will see Him, and join Him . . . not how you will change it, how you will bring God to them.
Last week, while being with my first graders. I was sitting on the back, and then I overheard an african-american, beautiful girl claiming to three of her classmates, "Well, Jesus is real aaand He is God." I believe that is one of the deepest things a child can say in a first grade classroom in a school where 75% of the children are below poverty line. She proclaimed the gospel - that Jesus is God and alive! I saw the Holy Spirit speaking through her, and since then, that day, I prayed for Jesus to walk in that room and bless and touch those children like He did in Mark 10.
Today, I met with the special education teacher (who will be my cooperative teacher for the following six weeks). She is so passionate and devoted to her job and the children. I have children with Learning disabilities and autism, which makes me very excited! Today being my first day with the groups of students with special needs, I already got to work with some students. As I continue this week, I desire to see these children with His eyes, seeing how God is working in their lives and join Him through prayer, encouragement, love, and teaching.
I challenge ya'll to join me in this journey requiring His grace to see Jesus in our every day, every situation, and every group of people we encounter.
Last week, while being with my first graders. I was sitting on the back, and then I overheard an african-american, beautiful girl claiming to three of her classmates, "Well, Jesus is real aaand He is God." I believe that is one of the deepest things a child can say in a first grade classroom in a school where 75% of the children are below poverty line. She proclaimed the gospel - that Jesus is God and alive! I saw the Holy Spirit speaking through her, and since then, that day, I prayed for Jesus to walk in that room and bless and touch those children like He did in Mark 10.
Today, I met with the special education teacher (who will be my cooperative teacher for the following six weeks). She is so passionate and devoted to her job and the children. I have children with Learning disabilities and autism, which makes me very excited! Today being my first day with the groups of students with special needs, I already got to work with some students. As I continue this week, I desire to see these children with His eyes, seeing how God is working in their lives and join Him through prayer, encouragement, love, and teaching.
I challenge ya'll to join me in this journey requiring His grace to see Jesus in our every day, every situation, and every group of people we encounter.
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