God is...

Today was a great day filled with scripture and testing.  The Grammar students(elementary) recited their scriptures they memorized over the course of the year.  They were rather long sections of scripture involving sometimes more than a chapter of memorization.  Brett moved his mouth often but did not quite have the entire chapter memorized, although each time the word creature was said he was spot on.  Chloe had no trouble with the recitation, but I was making faces at her from the back of the theater causing her to giggle.  Ooops.

I was blessed with the presence of one of my senior students for lunch; she also came by last night for some beekeeping.  The trouble with teaching high school students is you only have them four years and then they grow up and leave.  The better part of having high school students is you see them become successful in life sooner than the kinder teachers!  I have enjoyed Facebook so very much for the opportunity it gives me to see my students grow, change, mature, sometimes fail, but always become something special.  The collection of students I've amassed over the years is much like a small test group.  They span a large chasm between adolescence and adulthood with glimmers of both good and bad in between.  I, too, have had good and bad times.  I've learned much and slowly grown up both inside and out, but continue to be a WORK IN PROGRESS.

Today I sat with a student after a test and we talked about major life decisions and future plans.  I could see the struggle inside and wished I could make it go away.  I didn't quite have the words to fix the problem, but a gentle intervention in my words was made by the Holy Spirit.  A reminder to, in all things and at all times, Trust The Lord.  As I was spoke the words I couldn't help but chuckle.  Being a control freak I often worry about how the world will turn out and about every silly detail.  In the end, God always works out ALL the details.  You see, God isn't just about getting it done, he is about every last detail and all the minutia.  Time and time again I've seen Him be God the way only He can be and I'm always amazed at how intensely he works even the tiniest loose ends, tying them in to perfect Martha Stewart bows.

As I spoke to my student today I was reminded of the most important detail of all...this life is not my own.  I decided to attach Aaron Shust singing  To God Alone.  I've included the lyrics below.  Tonight I am so thankful for the reminder that God is God. (Day 139).  Goodnight Friends.

Can You take me by the hand?Can You use me as I am?Break me into who You want me to be
When the time is finally rightWill You open up my eyesAnd show me everything You want me to see?This life is not my own
To God alone be the gloryTo God alone be the praiseEverything I say and doLet it be all for YouThe glory is Yours aloneYours alone
Take the offering I bringYou want more than what I singCan I give You every part of me?
Turn these pennies into goldTake this life I call my ownUntil I'm running after Your heartI'm needing to let go
To God alone be the gloryTo God alone be the praiseEverything I say and doLet it be all for YouThe glory is Yours alone
We will rise and we will fallBut You remain after allYou're glorious and beautifulYou're beautiful
To God alone be the gloryTo God alone be the praiseEverything I say and doLet it be all for YouThe glory is Yours alone
The glory is Yours aloneYours aloneYours alone

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