Elementary students have a way of brightening your day. I walked down the sidewalk to find my students lined up, queued by the whistle. School has begun, another Monday morning. I'm smiling for the students and because I know I'll have a better day if I do. I'm choosing joy.
I look forward to Monday mornings if I let myself. Sometimes I forget how sweet it is to teach these 8 and 9 year olds. And then I get a comment like that, "You look beautiful, Miss Knox!" Words received with a hug and smile.
"Thank you," I reply. I'm still smiling, but this time my eyes sparkle with the knowledge that I am loved.
That student might never know the meaning of her compliment, how deep kind words can go and how soothing they are for our hearts. My students teach me on a daily basis, if I will receive it. This morning I was reminded of the power of an enthusiastic compliment. I was reminded that the power of life and death are in the tongue.
These are the little ways that I am blessed. These are the kisses I receive from my Heavenly Father over and over again. So today I remember to speak words of life and encouragement (one of our spelling words this week!). Choose joy.
"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eats its fruit."
Proverbs 18:21
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