WHAT YOU MIGHT BE LEARNING IN SUNDAY SCHOOL…if you were present! 8.23.10
by SteveFound in my inbox this morning after a lively debate in Sunday School yesterday:
Steve,
SS has opened lots of conversation between my husband and me. Two things I wanted to share. I am constantly reminded that if God had wanted us all to be alike, he would have made us that way. He did not want “cookie cutter” people. I think He delights in our differences in the same way I treasure the differences in my children. Sitting in the back of the room at SS lets me view all the different people and personalities in a great light. I think God wants us to engage in a variety of people–how else are we to learn? We can find good in everyone, if we take the time to open our eyes and our hearts. That is how we grow not only as Christians but people, neighbors, co workers, friends, etc. We are so thankful to be envolved in a church that embraces differences but at the same time is working towards a common goal!! It has made us better parents, partners in our marriage, and hopefully better people!
The second thing is a sign that we saw this summer. We stopped the car, wrote it down and hung it above our computer at home. It read: Our love for God is only as real as our love for our neighbors.
Have a great day.
RSS
Amen to that! If we just open our minds, our eyes and our hearts we can find good in everyone. I am the first to admit it is hard at times though; given some circumstances we may encounter in our daily lives. I pray to God everyday to forgive me for shortcomings & help me become a better christian. But also thanking him for not giving up on me when I fall short.
Amen! It is only through open discussion, open minds listening to differing opinions and viewpoints, that I have the opportunity to grow and “widen my vision”. Thanks to all who are willing to share their opinions. I pray everyday for my growth as a Christian and that somehow I will be more able to see with “God Eyes”.
I not much at expressing myself. I just want to say a Big Amen to the words and thoughts in the note that someone left in Steve’s inbox. I like everything that the note said.