Sometimes being a pastor is heartwrenching, sometimes it's exhausting, and in the midst of it, there are glimpses of such grace and wonder that make every exhausting or challenging moment absolutely worth every second. Yesterday was that way. When I came to FPC more than 4 years ago, I began a Sunday called "Children's Sabbath"( a national observance recognizing the needs and the gifts of children). On this day, pre-schoolers through elementary age children lead all aspects of worship, from greeting people at the door to writing prayers and creating skits based on the scripture passages. Yesterday, as I witnessed God's children leading worship, my heart sang with joy. Just look at them. Your heart may sing with joy too...... "And a little child shall lead them...." indeed. When I'm having a bad day, I'm going to take out these pictures and remember why teaching, leading, praying, nudging, and guiding is so important....... .Jesus loves the little children.
