HE TEACHES
I was so exhausted after a long service on a Sunday morning, I was amongst the first set of people that rushed out after the grace was shared.
Heading outside I got a call which I hurriedly picked up standing close to the entrance of the Church's auditorium with my hands on my waist I needed to support myself because I was feeling dizzy (I had no breakfast before leaving the house) I'm sure someone can relate then came a little child who ran towards me playing and stepped on my leg releasing all his weight🤦♀️ Ouchhhhh!!! I shouted because the pain was out of this world.
I paused to stare at the child who was pretending to do nothing wrong, I stared and was thinking of what action I would take next, this is same me who is so drawn to children but at that point, I just wanted to correct that child not because I want to really, but because I wanted him to share from the pain of what he just did. I wanted to just quietly and calmly discipline him, but I knew i would just make things worst or make him cry his mum might even show up and boom!! myself in trouble 😄
So, I asked God for help. I called to the child " Hey little, come closer, what's your name? And he replied, my name is John"
After his response, I couldn't do what was in my mind anymore but instead, I told him to be conscious and apologize whenever he realises that he has hurt someone either intentionally or unintentionally and his reply was "Yes ma" with a smile on his face
We ended that conversation with a high five
After that experience, I got so excited, the hunger disappeared, I was no longer dizzy neither was I angry I got an instant relief So just imagine I screamed at him?
I know I wouldn't, but what if maybe, just maybe that child wouldn't have learnt nothing and plus, myself wouldn't have also, and both of us would have just returned home sad because I would have just shared my pain with someone causing both parties to suffer instead of taking it off completely.
As little as this could be, I learnt a whole lot, I learnt patience in another different way and it has helped me until now. Our lives, our actions shouldn't be ruled by our emotions. Let's submit daily to the Holy Spirit so he helps us because He alone knows best.
John 14:26
"But the Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you"
As long as you continue to seek his counsel, he'll come through for you making everything right
A Testament of God's love...
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Sometimes, we cannot see the path ahead or understand why certain door close. But trust that God has a perfect plan for you, filled with hope and a future. Stay faithful, be patient, and let His guidance lead you to greater things.
Sometimes we can't see the path ahead and understand why somethings happened but if we are careful to hear His voice he guides.
Thank you so much sir, tolerance and patient has been my strength over Time, I always leverage on it, thank you sir
Good that you were able to manage your emotions at that spot, the child did learned in a better way all thanks to you @shedxy01