simple little lesson

Learned a lesson today… something so simple, even a third grader can understand it.

I was teaching a bible lesson to my daughter, and the curriculum suggested Psalm 37:4 as her memory verse for this week. She read it to me in her version, and I learned something new.

That’s what I love about being a teacher… whether I’m instructing my own kids or adults in bible study… the teacher always learns more than the student. I love that.

I know verse four as, “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will grant you the desires of your heart.” I claim this verse in my life often… I want God to give me what I want. (I know, I’m so spiritual.)

My daughter’s bible read, “Find your delight in the Lord. Then he will give you everything your heart really wants.” (NIRV)  I paraphrased it for her, and as the words were coming out of my mouth, my heart opened wide to receive this new insight.

If you first love what God has already given you… then He will let you have the other things that you want.

So simple, even a third grader could grasp it.  It’s sinking in.

Thank you, Lord… for all that you’ve blessed me with. Help me to be grateful for each and every blessing and provision. I will wait patiently for the rest.