Tonight, we were planning on caroling but the rain kept us indoors. So, we called some of our congregation that doesn't get out much or who have had a rough time this year and we sang to them. I think that was even more meaningful than walking down the street from our church and singing. When we walked down the street the past few years, nobody, or very few actually opened their doors and heard us. Last night, we shared Christmas with those that really needed some extra joy in their lives!
During our time together, I overheard one of the new boys ask the one leading if they could say the prayer. I wasn't sure what they were talking about, but she said yes they would do it before everyone left. Well, cookies and hot chocolate after singing, along with excited children and parents picking them up made saying the prayer he had referred to not happen. So, as we were leaving a little later, I was talking to that family and he remembered it. That's when his step mom explained that earlier that day they were one of the first to drive by a horrific accident where someone had died and was halfway out of the car. What a terrible thing for a young boy to see! And, he had asked if they could pray for her family. So, I gathered the youth that was still upstairs and we stood right there by the door and prayed for them.
This boy who wanted nothing to do with church a few weeks ago now has the first instinct to pray for people when something happens. To me, God is working in this boy's life even if he doesn't realize it or if he's not ready to admit it. I can't wait to see what happens as he spends more time learning about God!
Matthew 18:3
New Living Translation (NLT)
3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessings,Jennifer
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