From the mouths of babes

Yesterday Brandie told me Dylan had shared with her he wanted to be a pastor when he grows up. Initially my response was to be flattered but understanding that little boys just want to do what their dad does. When I worked at the car dealership he wanted to do that too. But as the conversation progressed she said he has expressed this on numerous occasions and when pressed for the reason why Dylan responded with because I love to read the Bible. I am not sure what if any influence my current profession has on his desire. I was intrigued by this so I asked Dylan myself. He again indicated that he wanted to be a pastor because he loves reading the Bible and if he was a pastor he could do that more. Now I know it has nothing to do with my influence because I am rarely accused of reading the Bible all the time.

I was especially intrigued by this because I just finished reading the book "It" by Craig Groeschel. I really enjoyed the book and highly recommend everyone read "It". The premise is that some churches, ministries and/or people have a special quality that he calls it. It defies definition but you definitely know it when you see or experience it. The challenge that Craig gives is that especially as leaders of people, ministries or churches we have a responsibility to fall more in love with Jesus every day. From that passion springs forth an understanding that God moves and works in my life and anything good is because of Him. The danger is that we tend to focus on us and what we do or need to do as being the most important thing but "It" is all about Jesus and His Spirit working in us and through us. For me the lesson from my son and from Craig was the same. If I am a pastor I get to do what I love which is to learn more about God, fall in love with His son Jesus more every day, and see His Spirit at work in and through my life. I had to read a book - Dylan just gets it. So this week - we are going to read the Bible together. I can't wait to see what else Dylan can teach me.