We had a record attendance today in our children's ministry today. Shawn Thompson is doing a fabulous job at reaching the children of CRCC. Kids are coming to Christ left and right. A few months ago, we had a young boy give his life to Christ at home with his parents. He told his parents that Mrs. Shawn said that God gave His Son as a gift to the whole word, but only those who open the gift can have eternal life. His parents replied, "Cameron, what is the gift that you need to open." He replied, "Jesus, the slain Lamb of God." WOW!
Shawn told me today that she was talking to her daughter over the weekend. She said, "Shelley what do you think of when you see the color red?" Shawn replied, "I think if love." Her daughter said, "I think of the blood of Jesus."
Kids get it! They can hear from the Lord. They have the capacity to enter into the Kingdom. They are not tainted with the hindrances of this world. They are loved by Jesus.
I am realizing that my #1 responsibility as a Dad is to lead my girls to Jesus! He is more important than "My little ponies" and bed time stories. Pray for me please as I teach my daughter about the love of Abba!
It's easy to complicate the Gospel as we get older. It's a good reminder to just get in the posture of a 4 year old and approach the Father.
You are right...I find myself making it complicated for my 6 yr old son....Oh, to have the posture of my son.
Posted by: Matt | June 01, 2009 at 07:17 PM
please share your bedtime routine with people....it would make an incredible childrens book!!!!! You are not only a role model for your girls but for men looking to grow Godly children. Be blessed and thanks for being a blessing.
Posted by: Doug Bailey | June 02, 2009 at 04:49 PM
Logan wrote a story at school. about the same thing as Shelley. He wrote a worship song too! keep it up guys!
Posted by: Courtney | June 03, 2009 at 12:39 PM