2007 - New Year, New Cheer, New Victory
I'll be the first to admit, albeit sheepishly, that the new year came and went, and along with it, one of my new year resolutions. As much as I had resolved to 'curb' my temper, I had a 'spectacular' outburst in office sometime last week, all simply because I 'jumped' too fast. That over and done with, some wise person was really right, in that most of the time, it's how one reacts to a situation that determines how the said situation will turn out. I shall strive to remain controlled in all situations, so as to not 'stoke' my temper.
Among the resolutions is also one in which I want to be a better steward of His resources that He has blessed me with, and to be more grounded in my walk. Where my spiritual walk is concerned, I realised the impact yesterday during church service.....
As usual, it was a Sunday morning - the very first one for 2007. So I had moved up with my boys to the P4 Sunday school classes, which are structured along homogeneous lines, with male leaders looking after boys, and female leaders looking after girls. We were supposed to introduce ourselves to the kids, and since I was taking the whole group I had last year, I didn't specifically see a need to have to beat around the bush at introduction. So I just went in front to the stage, said my name....and went like, "Ok, all my boys....you know who you are, please stand up while I call out your names."
What really warmed the heart was the moment I said 'please stand up', the entire lot of them stood up together in unison, with these huge grins across their faces. I was counting them (had 4 new ones, one of whom I had specifically requested for) and realised I had 1 boy missing. So I was like, er where's N? And the boy jumped up for joy and ran forward. Apparently, he was concerned that he would not be in my group, and dared not come out with the others.......
Some time later, it was during Youth Service that I was praying and responding to a worship song, that I felt totally humbled by the whole experience and it really touched me. The part when they all stood up together collectively with these grins on their faces (ok cheeky or otherwise, it does not matter) was an affirmation of sorts to me - that my efforts in their lives mean something, and they know I care about each of them. The idea of them being my 'spiritual sons' had never been fully cemented until yesterday, and the responsibility to watch over the spiritual walk of 11 boys aged 10 is huge, and it's such a blessing.
The humbling process was when I realised, 1 year ago, I would never have imagined that I would find myself in such a position, that I can actually serve the boys and love them and that I have established a rapport with them. So now the onus is on me, to get my act together, and ensure my spiritual walk is steadfast, seeing as it is that it is no small honour. Totally humbled and awed by it.
Among the resolutions is also one in which I want to be a better steward of His resources that He has blessed me with, and to be more grounded in my walk. Where my spiritual walk is concerned, I realised the impact yesterday during church service.....
As usual, it was a Sunday morning - the very first one for 2007. So I had moved up with my boys to the P4 Sunday school classes, which are structured along homogeneous lines, with male leaders looking after boys, and female leaders looking after girls. We were supposed to introduce ourselves to the kids, and since I was taking the whole group I had last year, I didn't specifically see a need to have to beat around the bush at introduction. So I just went in front to the stage, said my name....and went like, "Ok, all my boys....you know who you are, please stand up while I call out your names."
What really warmed the heart was the moment I said 'please stand up', the entire lot of them stood up together in unison, with these huge grins across their faces. I was counting them (had 4 new ones, one of whom I had specifically requested for) and realised I had 1 boy missing. So I was like, er where's N? And the boy jumped up for joy and ran forward. Apparently, he was concerned that he would not be in my group, and dared not come out with the others.......
Some time later, it was during Youth Service that I was praying and responding to a worship song, that I felt totally humbled by the whole experience and it really touched me. The part when they all stood up together collectively with these grins on their faces (ok cheeky or otherwise, it does not matter) was an affirmation of sorts to me - that my efforts in their lives mean something, and they know I care about each of them. The idea of them being my 'spiritual sons' had never been fully cemented until yesterday, and the responsibility to watch over the spiritual walk of 11 boys aged 10 is huge, and it's such a blessing.
The humbling process was when I realised, 1 year ago, I would never have imagined that I would find myself in such a position, that I can actually serve the boys and love them and that I have established a rapport with them. So now the onus is on me, to get my act together, and ensure my spiritual walk is steadfast, seeing as it is that it is no small honour. Totally humbled and awed by it.
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