Today, on a day I felt ugly, both physically and emotionally, I read a book to my class titled “Beautiful” – it was a very simple book aimed at teaching children about their inner beauty. After reading it, I asked the children “what was your favourite part?” and then I asked them “what is the book trying to teach us?” … only one child was able to articulate what the book was trying to teach us. He said, “It’s about, who we are”. Only one kid really understood. I really wanted to get through to my five year old girls… so I put the book down and I pointed to my face and said “Is Ms Naomi wearing make-up?” The children replied as a class “nooo!” Then I followed that question with “Is Ms Naomi beautiful?” and the children replied “YESSSSS!”

They understood.

It was that simple. I thank God how he uses me in the days I feel least beautiful.

And I thank God for my class who blessed my heart today. (Although, I knew they’d say YES, it was still so sweet hearing it from them.) Watching their faces shine bright with smiles as they yelled YES, and watching their lightbulbs turn on as they understood this at their age. It was beautiful.