Each time we put Austin to bed, we sing a multitude of songs from "Deep and Wide," "My God is So Big," "Jesus Loves Me," and many, many more. And interestingly enough, Austin asks for different songs sometimes from Daniel and I.
Daniel has a song that he sings to Austin that Daniel's great-grandmother sang to him. I don't know all the words, but it is called "I'm Living Up On the Mountain." The basic theme of it is that I'm living up on the mountain and I'm all right. I have no need to worry because Jesus will take care of everything and has already provided everything we need.
The other song Austin really likes is "My God is So Big." The words are My God is so big, so strong, and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do, repeat phrase. The mountains are His, the valleys are His, the skies are His handiwork too... Repeat phrase.
Think about just those two songs that are Austin's favorites. What incredible meaning... Because my God is so big, so strong and so mighty - there is NOTHING my God cannot do. And because of that, I'm truly ALL RIGHT!
Sometimes I think we sit in church or sing with our children and don't spend time listening, really listening and soaking in the words. But what comfort I find in my life right now in those children's words that really are not simple at all... My God is so big - there is nothing that he cannot do!
I'm thankful that Daniel and I had parents who took us to church, sang these songs to us, so that now we can do the same for Austin and for the children God blesses us with in the future...
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ReplyDeleteThat's awesome Laura ... what a gift we can give to our children: simple Biblical truths through song ... those are the things they remember for a lifetime, just like we remember those that our parents taught us. Sending you ((hugs)) for a great day =)
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