Jesus

"Jesus is patient,
Jesus is kind,
and Jesus is not jealous,
Jesus does not brag,
and Jesus is not arrogant.
Jesus does not act unbecomingly;
Jesus does not seek its own,
Jesus is not provoked,
Jesus does not take into account a wrong suffered.
Jesus does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth.
Jesus bears all things,
Jesus believes all things,
Jesus hopes all things,
Jesus endures all things.
Jesus never fails."
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

Jesus is love.
Mr. Leatherman shared these verses with the students this morning.
My prayer for you and me is that these words will wash over us today and give us peace. Find rest today in the Jesus who loves you more than you can ask or imagine. I think we could all use this reminder of the One who never changes as the year is winding down.

God is never tired.

Yesterday morning, families all over Atlanta rubbed their sleepy eyes, attempted to return to their "normal" routine, and headed back to school. Spring break was over and the time changed. Whew, it was rough! Children at the Heiskell School were no different. We enjoyed being out of school last week and spending time with our families. Monday always comes though, doesn't it? Mr. Leatherman, the chaplain here at our school, shared a message in our devotion time that spoke to my heart and my tired bones. He read these verses:
Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth
Does not become weary or tired.
His understanding is inscrutable.
He gives strength to the weary,
And to him who lacks might he increases power.
Though youths may grow weary and tired,
And vigorous young men stumble badly,
Yet those who wait for the Lord
Will gain new strength.
They will mount up with wings like eagles,
They will run and not get tired,
They will walk and not become weary.
Isaiah 40:28-31
Then he said the most profound and perfect thing for the Monday morning after a long week of spring break, for the Monday morning after the time changed, for a Monday morning that was cold: God is never tired! Aren't you thankful for that?