Deuteronomy 11:19 (nlt) --- Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.
Our little boy graduated last night from 3 year old preschool. You know the type of events. It was cool to watch especially since our little was the only one NOT to sing and just quietly did his thing. I am proud of him, and he has had a great great at the preschool where his mom teaches (other than the week he couldn't return to school because of difficult behavior...we are passed that).
During the night of events and short ceremony each child was asked this question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
My eyes began to water. I heard my little man's answer before, but this was in front of his friends and their parents and more.
His answer..."I want to be a DAD."
Earlier this week while working at church with one of our leaders, this little fast-growing boy told me that he wanted to grow up like me. My heart flies to hear that and my mind begins to ask, "how am I doing?" I am thrilled, humbled and more. What responsibility we have for these kids well being and growth.
He wants to be like me. One part of my asks why. Another part is just silent. My heart is pleased and my spirit is challenged to give this kid Jesus more and more. What must it has been like to crawled up in Jesus' lap or to watch Jesus live? What must it have been like to be in the carpenter's shop as Jesus and Joseph spent time together.
Folks, we have carpenter shops right where we are. The little ones are with us, and we have to give them Jesus.
Last night my mind traveled to one of the songs that always touches my heart by Phillips, Craig and Dean. Here are the lyrics:
I WANT TO BE JUST LIKE YOU
...Lord, I want to be just like You
'Cause he wants to be just like me
Our little boy graduated last night from 3 year old preschool. You know the type of events. It was cool to watch especially since our little was the only one NOT to sing and just quietly did his thing. I am proud of him, and he has had a great great at the preschool where his mom teaches (other than the week he couldn't return to school because of difficult behavior...we are passed that).
During the night of events and short ceremony each child was asked this question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
My eyes began to water. I heard my little man's answer before, but this was in front of his friends and their parents and more.
His answer..."I want to be a DAD."
Earlier this week while working at church with one of our leaders, this little fast-growing boy told me that he wanted to grow up like me. My heart flies to hear that and my mind begins to ask, "how am I doing?" I am thrilled, humbled and more. What responsibility we have for these kids well being and growth.
He wants to be like me. One part of my asks why. Another part is just silent. My heart is pleased and my spirit is challenged to give this kid Jesus more and more. What must it has been like to crawled up in Jesus' lap or to watch Jesus live? What must it have been like to be in the carpenter's shop as Jesus and Joseph spent time together.
Folks, we have carpenter shops right where we are. The little ones are with us, and we have to give them Jesus.
Last night my mind traveled to one of the songs that always touches my heart by Phillips, Craig and Dean. Here are the lyrics:
I WANT TO BE JUST LIKE YOU
...Lord, I want to be just like You
'Cause he wants to be just like me
I want to be a holy example
For his innocent eyes to see
Help me be a living Bible, Lord
That my little boy can read
I want to be just like You
'Cause he wants to be like me
Got to admit I've got so far to go
Make so many mistakes and I'm sure that You know
Sometimes it seems no matter how hard I try
With all the pressures in life I just can't get it all right
But I'm trying so hard to learn from the best
Being patient and kind, filled with Your tenderness
'Cause I know that he'll learn from the things that he sees
And the Jesus he finds will be the Jesus in me
Right now from where he stands I may seem mighty tall
But it's only 'cause I'm learning from the best Father of them all
Tough song with great words. They humble me and remind me of the job this dad and mom have to do. Lets give them Jesus no matter the cost.
Just a while ago I left my oldest daughter's field day event. I love to hear what my kids say from time to time...I Love You. We have a job to do!
Proverbs 22:6 (nlt) --- Direct your children onto the right path,and when they are older, they will not leave it.
Tough song with great words. They humble me and remind me of the job this dad and mom have to do. Lets give them Jesus no matter the cost.
Just a while ago I left my oldest daughter's field day event. I love to hear what my kids say from time to time...I Love You. We have a job to do!
Proverbs 22:6 (nlt) --- Direct your children onto the right path,and when they are older, they will not leave it.
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