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Lessons from the Shore: God's Beautiful Plan in Every Grain

The beach is such a special place! We love watching families play
together, kids chase waves, and building sandcastles. But some of the
best moments happen when we sit quietly by the water and feel the

waves roll over our feet.

Sometimes those waves are soft and gentle. Other times they crash
hard and soak us with water and sand. Both kinds of waves teach us
something important about life. God gives us calm, peaceful times
and also harder times that help us grow stronger. The Bible reminds
us that "we know that in all things God works for the good of those
who love him, who have been called according to his purpose"

(Romans 8:28).

What's really amazing is how every tiny grain of sand helps make the
beach beautiful. God uses wind, water, and time to shape each grain
and bring it to the shore. The psalmist knew how special each grain is
when he wrote, "How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How
vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber
the grains of sand—when I awake, I am still with you" (Psalm 139:17-18).
He does the same thing with us and our school. Every hard time, every
happy time, and every day of growing helps God build something
wonderful. Every student, teacher, and family in our school is like one
of those important grains of sand in God's big picture. When we all
come together, we make something beautiful that shows God's love.
Just like Jesus taught us about building on a strong foundation,
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them
into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The
rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat
against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on
the rock" (Matthew 7:24-25). Through easy times and tough times, God
is always working to build something great in us and through us.

Blessings,
Valerie Rose