Lessons Learned in the "Smallest" Unexpected Places...

"At that time Jesus said, 'I will praise you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure." Matthew 11:25-26

If you are blessed with children and grandchildren, you already know first-hand that we can learn alot from them. Although we teach and offer them guidance, we are continually faced with instances in which their innocent actions and words speak to us. For several years, I was the director of the AWANA program at our previous church. I have witnessed many sweet, simple heartfelt prayers of little ones, that blessed my heart beyond measure. And I have experienced the joy of children as they recited and learned scriptures. ....encouraged by them to be excited about God and His Word, stimulating my desire to know Him better!

Last Saturday, Kevin and I, took the children to the beach for a walk after dark. Ashley and David ran up ahead of us playing in the surf, searching for bits of shells, and drawing pictures in the sand. Their infectious laughter rang out over the waves.

David loves all forms of transportation! His second drawing in the sand, was of a car, which was what I would have expected his first drawing to be. But it wasn't....his first drawing, was of a cross with with the name, "Jesus" scrawled out underneath. I was touched that his love for Jesus took precedence over his beloved cars and trucks. I was proud of David, but do not write this to boast. I honestly was very humbled. I am humbled that a nine year old child would stand up and proclaim in even a subtle way, that he believes and loves Jesus. And I was humbled by his rememberance of Jesus, even in his time of fun and play.

One of my favorite contemporary Christian songs came to mind, Remember Me, by Mark Schultz. This is beautiful song, in which I meet God in the unexpected places of daily life. You can listen to it on my Playlist....

Remember Me

V1) Remember me, In a Bible cracked and faded by the years

Remember me, In a santuary filled with silent prayers

CHORUS) And age to age, And heart to heart

Bound by grace and peace, Child of wonder,

Child of God, I'll remember you .....Remember Me

V2) Remember me, When the color of the sunset fills the sky

Remember me, When you pray and the tears of joy fall from your eyes

~ CHORUS ~
V3) Remember me, When the children leave their Sunday school with smiles

Remember me, When they're old enough to teach, Old enough to preach, Old enough to leave

~ CHORUS ~

Age to age and heart to heart Child of wonder child of God
Remember me

I am reminded in this song, that God makes Himself known to us in many ways. And, I have assurance in His everlasting, continual remembrance of us. He promises in His Word, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrew 13:5. God remembers us in all places and in all instances of our lives, even when we may fail to remember Him. Let us remember Him!

~Rhonda :)