The Power of Children's Words

Scripture:
Through the praise of children and infants
    you have established a stronghold against your enemies,
    to silence the foe and the avenger.
Psalm 8:2

Observation: The words of children and youth have a special quality in the Kingdom of God. Their praise can defeat the enemy, and their words of truth can silence those opposed to the word of God.

Application: Just last night, our church had a prayer meeting where I was struck by a recurring theme of individual prayers related to children and youth. Some were general, some were specific. Some related to people, some to programs, some to the leaders who serve. But almost half of the spoken words I heard - including my own - related to the demographic of, say, 5 to 22 year olds in our church.

I do not have the gift of prophesy, but I am sometimes granted wisdom, and I know that this means there is a movement already begun in our community of Christ. I am aware of two significant roles to which I am called in that movement already. And I am excited about where this is going for our entire church.

Prayer: Lord, I know you have given me a mission in this field. May I be ever stronger in fulfilling that call. And also, I pray as you prepare our church family for what you are bring forth among us. We are willing and expectant.