One of the focuses of our Prayer Calendar for Tuesday (yesterday) was the children who will attend VBS. It is easy for us (or perhaps it’s just me) to focus on the programs and music and forget about the children. First, we want the artwork to look great, the schedule to flow, the crafts to be good, the music tunes to be catchy…we want to present the perfect program. Secondly, it’s easy to dismiss them as “just children.” Some are only 4, 5, or 6 years old; how could God speak to or use them? We need to repent. Just as church camp is extremely effective in reaching young adults, Vacation Bible School greatly impacts the lives of countless children. You probably even have a memory of VBS from your childhood (unless, like me, you attended a Catholic Church as a child…then you know in the 60’s & 70’s they didn’t have time for such nonsense. Just ask Sister Dorothy!) Yeah, many have attended VBS before, some at several different churches, and they don't seem to get much out of it, but are we praying for them…for their salvation? Are we praying that those who do know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior will mature in their faith as a result of our program? Remember James 5:16b? “The prayer of a righteous person is both powerful and effective.” We go to all the trouble to put on VBS, but are we neglecting the most important element?
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We are blessed to have young children in our church. There was a time, not so long ago, that we didn't have any. Are they noisy? Yes. Do they sometime run down the aisle? Of coures, they do! But you know, every time they run down that aisle I can't help but think that's how God would like us to approach Him - with enthusiasm and joy.
AMEN!! I also believe God wants us to approach the throne with enthusiasm and joy...and run if we can!
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