lessons learned in the 3 and 4 year old class

I've spent the month of October being disappointed.  Disappointed that SAMFund isn't "off the ground" as quickly as I want it to be.  Disappointed that no one around here wants to play corn hole.  Disappointed that prayers offered for a young mom's physical healing from cancer have been answered with a no.  Disappointed that a routine surgery for our family's littlest member ended with an 11 day hospital stay.

Wallowing in disappoint has gotten me nothing but a bad mood.  However, teaching 3 and 4 year olds  in Sunday School about Abraham and God's promise has lightened my mood and filled my heart with joy....I'm so glad that God always keeps His promises!  I'm doubly glad that God never leaves us where we are and uses any and all things to draw us to Him, even a children's Bible lesson.

"Look up at the sky and count the stars--if indeed you can count them.  So shall your offspring be."  Genesis 15:5

I'm sure there were times when Abraham thought it looked impossible for God to fulfill the promise he had been given, but all he had to do was look at the stars and be reminded.  I can continue choosing disappointment, doubt, and worry.  Or, I can choose joy--joy that comes from knowing that God always keeps His promises.  I choose joy.  I choose to believe God.  And, when I need to be reminded, I think I'll take a look up at the dark, night sky :).

So long disappointment!

The little boy that colored this is a daily reminder of God's faithfulness and that He always keeps His promises!

"Do not be afraid Abram; I am your shield, your very great reward."  Genesis 15:1