I loved leading worship this past weekend. I loved the way the students reacted to the music and then to the lesson and then my absolute favorite part, small group. I loved seeing the interaction between students and their leaders! And then it happened, God gently reminded me through one little girl that people are way more important than the program.
This little one sat on a chair because her shoe was broken. One of her leaders sat next to her and asked what was wrong and she said she was sitting there because her sandal was broken. The leader fixed her sandal, but she didn't move. Then, I watched another leader walk up to her and start a conversation about all the animals she liked, ducks were the winners. She smiled a little and the leader invited her to play a game, she declined and still just sat there. My turn. I walked up to her and said; "Are you okay sweetheart?" and the tears started streaming down her face. She started telling me that she didn't have anything to give her mom on mothers day next week. She didn't have any money and she didn't want to ask her dad because she really wanted to do something by herself. I told her that the most important thing she has to give her mommy was her love. She said, "I know, but I want to make her something." (Ah ha! Meeting a felt need! I can do this, no problem!) "How about we go to the restroom and wipe away those tears and I can teach you how to make flowers out of coffee filters and chenille sticks! Does that sound okay?" The smile returned, we walked to the restroom and she dried her tears, next stop, the supply closet! I taught her how to make the flowers, then I put all the supplies she needed in a brown paper bag so her mom wouldn't see. As she left, she smiled at me from ear to ear, I smiled back knowing that she can surprise her mom with handmade flowers on mothers day.
Although this special little one loved learning about Noah and worshiping God through song, she was consumed with how to show her mom love. I pray that this little story reminds you to be consumed each week with showing God's love!! As you lead worship, or lead a small group of elementary students, or teach preschoolers their lesson, as you hold babies or read a book to a toddler, let it always be because you are consumed with sharing God's love!!
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