There is a purpose behind everything that happens in our lives and forgiving others the way Christ forgave us is a big part of God’s plan — that was the core message shared by Mr. Miller’s 5th grade students in Elementary Chapel on Friday, October 18.
The class opened chapel with the story of Joseph, presented by student Josiah Christmon, and the choices he made to love and forgive rather than to be bitter and hold grudges. The class then recited from memory the verse from Genesis 50: 20-21 that says: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children. And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.”
Mr. Miller’s class then performed an interpretative dance to the song “Losing” by Tenth Avenue North, where the chorus declares: “Oh, Father won’t You forgive them? They don’t know what they’ve been doin’. Oh Father, give me grace to forgive them. Cause I feel like the one losin’.”
Student Sawyer Gayeski ended the chapel presentation by introducing a video of Brandt Jean and his choice to also forgive and love. The video showed Brandt Jean in a Texas courtroom in early October expressing forgiveness to Amber Guyger, a former Dallas cop who shot his older brother dead in his own apartment. The 18-year-old Jean said: “I personally want the best for you. I wasn’t going to say this in front of my family, I don’t even want you to go to jail. I want the best for you because I know that’s exactly what Botham would want for you. Give your life to Christ. I think giving your life to Christ is the best thing Botham would want for you.” Brandt Jean then gave Amber Guyger a hug.