God is >

I sat in a classroom today observing a student with behavior problems as the teacher taught the math concept of "greater than" and "less than". Usually when I'm observing a student and collecting data I am super focused on the student, carefully tracking their behaviors in an attempt to develop a behavior plan to help them be successful at school. I love this part of my job and find sitting in classrooms really interesting. At times I get distracted by the teachers cutesy themes, piles of papers or by the kiddo not on my caseload who probably should be. 

Today smack dab in the middle of a math lesson I was distracted and God spoke to me. As the teacher drew the > ( greater than) and < (less than) signs on the board it hit me. God is greater than. I began thinking of all the things in my life that God is >.

God is > my fear.

God is > my OCD.

God is > my insecurities.

God is > church drama.

God is > my bank account.

God is > my family.

God is > worries about the future.

God is > disappointment.

God is > car problems.

God is > toddler tantrums.

God is > addiction.

God is > health problems.

God is > grief.

God is > work stress.

God is > my failures.

God is > my best friend.

God is > flat tires.

God is > test results.

God is > my doubt.

At first a few "God is greater than" statements came to mind but on my drive home the list kept growing. 

During the math lesson I observed,  I didn't know that a few hours later I would get some shocking news. Not a life or death thing, but still news that makes you stop in your tracks. I was reminded of the > symbol the teacher wrote on the board. God is greater than bad news! 

We serve a greater than God. No matter what you are facing today, know that God is greater.

Live fully present in the moment knowing that God is > (fill in the blank).