A Look Inside the Classroom

First off, I just want to praise the Lord of all creation; the One who has given life to all of us and formed us with a specific purpose in his glorious kingdom. I rejoice in God every morning when I see all the children in the barrio lining up, anticipating another day of school. How joyous it is to consider that their years here will lay the foundation for a life of learning and growth, planting seeds and ensuring strong roots as they dive into the future God has for them.

This week I want to focus on the unique experience I had as I sat in with the very youngest children in our school. Sofi has undertaken to invest in the lives of these three and four year olds in such a way that it will leave an eternal impact.

As I entered her class and took a seat at an empty table- hoping not to totally distract all the children, or to break the tiny chair in which I sat- I immediately noticed the liveliness and vibrancy that marked Sofi’s actions; she was doing exactly what God had made her to do, and loving every minute of it. She sang and danced and encouraged everyone to get involved. In a way that I will never be able to fully express, she got on a level with these kids. She wasn’t the tall, intimidating figure I remember having in elementary- she was shining with sincerity and joy.

She had everyone participating, correcting them ever so gently if they were not listening, ensuring their attention. She helped the children engage as active learners, bringing one student up to the front to recite a song she had just taught. At first he was really shy, but Sofi bolstered his confidence, addressing the class: “We can help him sing.” They raised their voices together, in a chorus that- though uncoordinated and out of tune- exulted in the harmony of the heavens.

With a word of prayer the day was done, and the children walked home with smiles on their faces- knowing that they were not only loved and accepted by their teachers and peers at school, but by God himself.

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