I was seven years old. It was picture day at school. I didn’t enjoy picture day. My unruly, naturally curly hair was not very cooperative. This morning was no different. I knew almost all of the kids would be wearing their nice new clothes. I lived with my grandma. We had a lot of love in our home. There was not much of anything else. I was standing on the porch waiting for time to leave. I saw Aunt Lillie walking up the road to our house. She had a bag in her hands. I knew that meant that somebody was in for a big surprise! You can imagine how happy I was when she handed the package to me. Aunt Lillie did not have children. She loved all of the kids in our family. She treated us as if we were her own.Inside of the bag was a new dress she had made for me. The pattern was bright yellow cartoon ducks. I loved it! I wore my new dress with pride that day.
There was something special about Aunt Lillie. We all knew that she was a Christian. Sometimes she would take me to church with her. I often asked her questions about God and the Bible. She was always patient to answer me. I remember her telling me to listen to my heart. She told me that God spoke to little girls there. Aunt Lillie probably never knew that I saw the love of God in that dress. She showed me the love of God in many ways. It is not always the big stuff that leads someone to Jesus. It may be something as simple as a cartoon duck dress on picture day. Aunt Lillie is in Heaven now. My little grandson asked me one day how big God is. I told him that God is big enough to hold the whole world in one hand, and small enough to live inside of a little boy’s heart. See Aunt Lillie, I was listening all along.
Luke 18:16 “But Jesus called unto him,and said, suffer little children to come unto me,and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”
. ~Connie Robinson
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“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ~John 8:32 (Amp)
We as the church should be filled with the compassion of God to reach out to a lost and dying world. This world is filled with sin. Sin everywhere you turn. Instead of gossip, strife, and hate, I want to be filled with the love of God, so He can touch this lost world we are living in. We have to be willing to see other people as God sees them. Oh, to be used as His hands, mouth, feet, and eyes. To go where He says go, and do what He says to do.
I recently had the pleasure of spending the day with one of the most important people in the world. She is very smart. This person is more entertaining than the most famous movie star. Her antidotes could hold the attention of kings! She is almost two years old. I once heard that the nearest thing to Heaven is a child.
This time of year many students are graduating. Some from elementary to middle school, others from middle school to high school. After high school, some will go to a technical school, business school, or go to college. As parents it brings joy to see our children growing and learning. They are maturing in knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Not all children learn on the same level.
Spring is a time for birthing, and the month of May is no exception! May is the month that I celebrate my birthday. Now I don’t know about the rest of you, but for me, my birthday has always been a bittersweet day.
Written by connie
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