So as you know I work at a daycare. I am still new and the kids are still getting used to me, which means they still don't like to listen. Last week I noticed my attitude begin to change from excitement of being there, to being excited that I only had so long until I could leave. And I know that's not the attitude I should be having. I should be having fun with the kids and accepting their good behavior while excepting the responsibility to help correct their bad behavior.
I wanted to change this attitude, so I prayed every morning. At first I prayed that the day would be easier and the kids would listen, but they didn't. Then I noticed, that perhaps that's not the prayer I should be praying. The problem is not with the children, but with how easily frustrated or flustered I am getting. When I changed my prayer to asking God to give me the patience, wisdom, and strength to watch the kids, I began to notice a change in my attitude.
Today was a great day at work. Yes there were times when the kids didn't listen, and no they didn't always stay in the class room when told, and yes there were one or two kids who didn't take a nap. But I enjoyed today. I enjoyed playing with the kids and I liked showing them the correct way to walk slowly to the class room and how to talk with inside voices.
God changed my attitude so that I can love on these kids with the love God has given me. It is wonderful to know that my God has to power to change my mind, heart, and attitude.
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