Teach to Learn

I took a lovely walk today after school on a bike/running trail.  It was so beautiful, the bright sun, big blue sky, and the interesting plants all around.  I asked God what He was trying to tell me and wanting me to hear.  My thoughts wandered from how beautiful New Zealand is, and I imagined myself back at home telling everyone how wonderful it is.  I saw myself as a sort-of Ambassador from NZ, bringing back all the stories and adventures and tales of beauty. And felt Him say, "This is just how you are an ambassador of me.  Sharing what you have seen and experienced in me."  And I thought yes! Thats exactly right, thats what it feels like, to share with someone, anyone, everyone what I have seen, heard, lived, experienced, and learned from my God.  My thoughts also went to a student today. Her name was Sina, and she just wasnt getting the chords on the uke.  But then she would ask such great questions and knew she was understanding, and she would show me the right way to play the chords.  And then I would have her start over and show me the chords, and she would say "I dont know how to do that." I said "yes you do, you know, you showed me and I know you can do it."  And then I heard God speak to my heart that this was how He saw me.  I know how to teach, I know how to love students, I just need to do it and do it with everything I've got. I know what Jesus has done for me, I know that everyone needs Him, and I need to tell them and show them with everything I've got, everything I have been given. 

I am sorry this is somewhat deep and personal, I dont normally write things like this so publicly.  But when all those thoughts clicked on my walk and I knew that God was speaking to my heart, it was such a cool moment, and I wanted to share it with you.

These are kids from my last placement.  I miss them all so much, even the bad ones =)