As the Bible says in Ecclesiastes, there is nothing new under the sun.
There were about 15-20 top, seemingly random, interactions with kids I would have nearly every single day.
On the bus, a regular issue was the age old practice of tattling. "Richard is looking at me." "Amy said she doesn't like me." "Michael is chewing gum." My response was most often something to the effect of: "Please submit your complaint in writing and it must be in triplicate." The response was usually a deflated look but no words. Sarcasm is one of my spiritual gifts.
One of the duty's on my list of responsibilities was Recess Duty. Only about 10K times did a child run up to me and blurt out: "HE'S CHASING ME!" My standard response was to stand very still and say, "Ok, now chase me." Since I was already caught from the start, they didn't know what to do. Can I just tell ya something? You cannot chase someone who is standing still.
Sometimes, we act like we are chasing God all around. But, He has been right there beside us, standing still the whole time. He was never running from us.
Sometimes we spend so much time trying to get His attention, we don't realize He is trying to get our attention.
We are making checkmarks on our list of good behaviors and trying sit up straight in church so that God might notice us. But God is saying, "I see you. I can wait. Let me know when you are done horsing around. I'll be right here."
Prayer -
Father, the Bible says You came looking for me and not the other way around. Thank You for Your mercy, Your unconditional love, and definitely for Your great patience with me. Please forgive me for my horsing around trying to impress You when it is a total waste of time. Amen.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do. -- Ephesians 2:10 (CSB)
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