Isaac Worshiping

Once per month in the church I grew up at as a young child, all the children would be kept in the worship and adult service instead of going to their Kids Church classes. I assume this was to give the dedicated Sunday school staff a much needed break, but whether it was intended or not, it gave us kids an exposure to worship and the Word that was preparing us for life after pipe-cleaner crafts.  I have a very distinct memory of being in Sunday service, not old enough to even see over the pew, looking up at my mother who was wholly engrossed in worship of our God. In reality from my view I could probably only see her elbows and up her nostrils, but what my little eyes witnessed was my mother in relationship with the Creator of the universe. Clearly, it made an impact as 30+ years later I can still recall specifics of the day.

With that in mind, I've made it a habit to keep Isaac in worship service with me on Sunday mornings. At the beginning he would bop his head to the praise music and sleep peacefully through worship. There was an occasional clapping solo interjected. In time he started imitating raising his hands and praying for others. Over the last few months he has taken to full on dancing in the aisle during praise and during worship asking to be held in my arms in the exact position he can see best the front stage, his arms extended in worship. (Also the frequent chiding to those around us to “get up!”).

This week however, Isaac took his worship to a whole new level…he escaped and be-lined it to the podium to lead song service with our worship pastor! I was just 3 steps behind ready to swoop him away when I was given the signal to let him come.  You guys…watching your child worship from his toes can just about melt a person. I hunched down in the front row and cried. (Half the people behind me were in tears as well).

Thankfully, our friend photog-friend Cassandra “just happen” to have brought her camera to church (thank you Holy Spirit!) and the whole event was captured on Livestream. I’ve added the link below (minutes 8:30-12:40, although I recommend listening to the entirety of Pastor Steve’s sermon on Thanks of Faith).

So thankful for a church family that does not hinder my child and his expression of love for his Maker. Also VERY thankful that unlike King David in worship, Isaac chose to keep his clothes on *wink* 

Northwest Church 9AM Thanksgiving Worship