“Winds in the east, mist coming in / Like somethin’ is brewin’ and ’bout to begin / Can’t put me finger on what lies in store / But I feel what’s to happen all happened before.”
It’s the first day of school for so many… It’s also a new school on a new opening day for at least one teacher friend… Not only is Mary Poppins a good example of popping into a moment of time to help, she is also one who leaves when her job is done. (It’s emotional for her, but she suppresses that because she knows her work is necessary whether appreciated or not. Well, at least Burt sees it. She doesn’t even have time to make a fuss, just do it. Just start the job and let them finish.)
“In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and — SNAP — the job’s a game!” — Mary Poppins
The wind shifts and Mary Poppins knows to arrive – that the job is hers to take – the wind itself blew away the others – then soon after, when things are set more right, she is done – It’s a short stint – one season. Ah, if we too could pick up on clues like that… In her case, a nanny helps, a teacher helps, then it’s time for parents to get back into the mix. In our case, we need to know how to rely upon God ALWAYS for our next move in or out – and/or for when we stay.
There is a season for everything, and then it’s done, or at least your part is.
So people need help. You sometimes need help. And all people need prayers. Let us all be encouragement and encouraged today, back to school. Even if we aren’t there, we could all pray for them all and ask God to inspire them to keep keepin’ on!
Jesus said: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.
Debbie Upper 