Carmichael

I read something today for my Bible Study that I would like to share.
Amy Carmichael 1867-1951.
Amy Carmichael's mother taught her to ask anything of God, for He promises to hear and answer. So three-year-old Amy knelt at her bedside and feverently prayed: "Dear Lord please make my brown eyes blue. Amen." With those words she slipped into bed and fell asleep, confident that she would awake with dazzling blue eyes. In the morning Amy rushed to the mirror only to discover that her eyes were as brown as ever. As a wave of disappointment rolled over her, she suddenly realized that "no" is as much of an answer as "yes." She had learned a valuable lesson. The Lord does answer prayer, but often the answer is no.


I think this is a valuable lesson for all of us.


This is why I love children. They have so much wisdom and foresight. I enjoyed working with the kids today because I felt like I really got to know them and spend time with them rather than just drill them on skills. I love my first graders, they are at a wonderful age. They are starting to become independent but still are willing to run up and give you a hug. I know I said I needed a hug, but the kids are providing it!