A Priceless Bar Of Chocolate

--by Yonylde, posted Aug 6, 2011

I am a volunteer Kids Church teacher every Sunday. In spite of my work and shool activities I committed to this time so I could talk with the children, inspire them, and help them realize that they're worth it. The time spent with them blesses me as well!

One time I arrived late and, to my suprise, found the kids were not in the classroom. I told them I wasn't happy about that. I explained that the ministry is not about me but about God. It's God's grace and faithfulness that should inspire them to attend and not me.

After the one hour lesson and talking to them from my heart I was suprised again. They waited behind after class to give me something. It was a bar of chocolate!

I got all teary-eyed! I hugged them and said how happy they had made me and how much I enjoyed having them in my life.

As I thought about it a voice from within whispered, "You are loved by them."

I don't know what I did to make these children love me but one thing is for sure, the time spent with them every Sunday is time well spent.

I have to mention that these kids are from poor families. They don't really have the money to spend on luxuries but they still chose to give me this treat.

Even little children can teach lessons worth learning. They chose to give, and I am happy and blessed to be able to give something back to them.

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Posted by Yonylde
Aug 6, 2011
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MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is great! Bless you for how much you care and give back to them. Keep up the great work! :)

Yonylde wrote: I was able to write this because I was inspired by our stories. thank you to you MakeSomeoneSmile!

Yonylde wrote: I mean, I was inspired by YOUR STORIES:)

Bluebell wrote: Thank you for your loving kindness and for being inspired by our stories. It takes a beautiful heart to get inspired by other beautiful hearts other wise it just does not work lol. I like when you said to MSS by YOUR STORIES, he is a big star in our HO family. Keep on the fantastic work. Bluebell

Yonylde wrote: @Bluebell- Thank you so much, lives are changed because of what you're doing, and to MakeSomeoneSmile thank you for your kind and faithful heart. It shows with what you all are doing:)

Aurelia wrote: We are all on a journey...and this faith filled journey you are taking your students on is such an important one. I am so happy that they wanted to make you smile and feel special by giving you chocolate. It's is a gift to them that they were able to give to you and make you smile...You are a wonderful role model for them.
~AURELIA

unknown wrote: Wow, so many angels ... They chose you with heart !!! Next time, if you see them, please give an extra hug on my behalf ... Thank you ... Deeper (-: :-) ...

Yonylde wrote: @ Aurelia- Thank you so much Ms. Aurelia, happy to serve!
@Deeper- Sure, I will:) Thank you deeper

annjav wrote: No act of love is ever wasted. I am happy that some of the love and care you give was returned to you in such a tangible way. Nothing beats chocolate for a tangible treat. (laughing. )

Yon wrote: @annjav- definitely:) thanks and yes, what goes around comes around. Stay blessed!

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