This was shared with me by Jen Kline, our Children's Pastor. It was emailed to her by a precious teacher in our Merge Class (4th and 5th graders).
----------------------------
I had the awesome privilege to witness something on Sunday that I won't
soon forget. We started the hour with our usual romping (worship time)
and then worked into the lesson. We looked over the promises God has
made to us in relation to the Holy Spirit. We then shared together about
the "Super Hero" fruits we tap into when we ask our gift giving Father
for them. It was inspiring to hear these young people blurt out their
experiences and knowledge about this Super Hero who could raise Jesus
from the dead. Each of these kids had already received the gift of
salvation.
In turn, we highlighted the idea of unused or overlooked
gifts as this can relate to having access to the Holy Spirit, but maybe
not enjoying Him. We touched on the relevance of prophecy, tongues, and
the ability to love beyond what anyone may deserve. A few kids shouted
out, "I want that!" and other statements along those lines.
The class
decided to take Him up on His offers and ask for more. So, in turn, we
gathered around each kid and the kids elected to pray for each other.
This is the part I won't forget. As the kids prayed for more Super Hero
filling of the Holy Spirit for each beloved child, the room changed and
the prayers deepened from "make her a better dancer" to.."God, thank you
for her kind heart".."Please fill him with your love" and "thank you
for making him so funny" and "help her overflow with your love" and
such.
Then there was sobbing. Each kid either sobbed or seemed visibly
touched. I have never seen such young people do this together! We
grabbed the crier and everyone hugged that person. I couldn't contain
myself, of course, and tears streamed down my face. There was one kid
who didn't have that expression and we talked about how we all respond
in our own way to the Spirit of God and to life and that it's just fine
too. To conclude, I have tasted God's heart for this little beloved crew
and it's pretty precious.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment