I Love My Sunday School Class

Yesterday was a good day.

After having to cancel twice because of snow, I was finally able to have my Sunday School class over for the afternoon. I teach high school girls. And they are the best. I love them so much.

We've all been through a lot over the past few months. I didn't just lose a best friend in November, but they lost a youth leader as well. Our class has been heavy and weary. Or, atleast that is how I have felt teaching them.

But, yesterday was fun! We made valentines, ate lots of chocolate, drank cherry-limeades, played games and just had fun being together. I needed that. We needed that.

I often think about why I teach these girls. Why on earth would God have me doing this for this season of my life? Will He always?

Aren't they beautiful?

I don't have all the answers, but I know it's where He wants me right now. When I first started teaching them, I felt incredibly inadequate. Talk about insecurity! My past (explained here ) used to keep me from feeling effective or even credible. Now, I teach them with confidence knowing God redeems all things ... all situations ... all decisions.

"Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed;
Neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to shame;
For you will forget the shame of your youth,
And will not remember the reproach of your widowhood anymore.
For your Maker is your husband,
The LORD of hosts is His name;
And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel;
He is called the God of the whole earth.
For the LORD has called you
Like a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit,
Like a youthful wife when you were refused,” says your God.
Isaiah 54: 5-6

How about you? Does your past keep you from allowing God to use you? Do you doubt God's ability to use you? Every single one of us has a ministry and your testimony is the one thing God wants to use to lead others to Him.