Q: How does a fifth grader worship?

A: Body, soul, mind, and strength. Right? Throw in a few dance moves. An electric guitar. Drum beating. Not sure exactly, but hope to figure it out together with them this weekend on the 4th/5th grade retreat...

Pray for us if you think of it!

Our kids!!

i was so proud of our kids today. we had a quiet 'under control' kind of morning in worship. their big group lesson was about patience and waiting on the Lord, so we continued that lesson on into worship. how do we 'wait on the Lord' in worship - one way is by SOAKING. we didn't go full out lay-on-the-floor, close-your-eyes and soak, but we LISTENED for what God might be telling us. and we LOOKED for Him in the room. we did an 'angel scan' of the place. i didn't hear anyone say they saw any, but we are raising awareness of God with us and the supernatural among us. we are raising expectations, and praying for ears to hear and eyes to see God. the older boys participated with their noise-maker 'weapons' and wow did they do a nice job. never out of control, always sensitive and 'with me'. the 2-3 graders sat in their circle near me and boy did they SING. i loved hearing their voices. the younger ones were engaged as well along the back, no squirming, no acting out. i was astounded by the attention and cooperation we had from all parts of the room. the spirit's presence was with us and we were held captive. there were no need for lots of motions today or "fun songs", we were captivated by being in this holy place together. and i expect that awareness and that captivity to ever increase. and the older girls stretched themselves by asking God to lead them (in pairs) to someone in the room to pray for, then go do it throughout our worship time. i told them to have 'succeeded' today was to have prayed for at least one person. and many of them prayed for five, six... good stuff. the adults also began to pray over the kids towards the end as i prayed on the mic for kingdom destinies to be released and the enemy's plans to be thwarted. we reminded ourselves how we fight against the enemy - by the Word and rejoicing in worship to our God. i think they're getting it. if we just keep sewing, and watering, and cooperating with God to build this generation for Him. yeah, good stuff!

Our kids

i know there's more. i know it. God, this is your thing, help me to see what you're sewing into them and pulling out already. not just good foundations so they can hear from you later and do good works in your name later in life, but NOW. we want to surpass the adults in hearing you, being able to see you, let you pour out your gifts on us, use us, work through us. God, give us supernatural eyes and a really big faith and courage too! you have given us a taste of what you can do with kids who listen to you, believe what they hear and act on it (treasure hunt last weekend)! how do we continue to water those seeds and give them place to be released? ahhhhhhhh! for your kingdom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God, come in power and love tomorrow. be present - be ACTIVE. and as teachers, we want more than just your Spirit in us, we want to wear it, and rub off on our kids - impart the things we have - worship, intimacy with you, power, faith - greater than what we have! you have given us authority in that place, help us to know it, walk in it, and act from it. for your kingdom! hold nothing back...