This past Sunday was no different. Camryn lifts her hands in the air in adoration, she tries to sing the songs and her whole body moves to the rhythm of the music. It's intense, deep, intentional praise. After a few moments, I turn away and envelope myself in my own personal intimate time with the Lord. Time passes and the devotional is slowly coming to an end, I open my eyes and in that very moment, through my peripheral vision, I catch her gazing at me. I am not sure how long she was staring but I was taken by surprise. "She was watching me", is all I could think to myself. She was observing, intently at how I praised.
This had me thinking about my life and my actions as a Christian. I didn't understand until right then the effect my actions have on others and their walk with Christ. Of course, I have children of my own and I am teaching them the ways of the Lord and I do my best to lead by example but this hit me like a ton of bricks. Camryn made me realize that when I least expect it there is someone observing and learning. There is someone relying on me to teach them how to worship, praise and honor the King of Kings. Therefore, I have to make sure that I am continuously, day after day, living a life pleasing unto God. My aim daily should be to do the will of my Heavenly Father and rely on His Word to produce the Fruit of the Spirit in my life and in the life of others. Then without a doubt I will know that my actions are not causing my brother or sister to stumble. On the contrary, just like little Camryn, they learn that a life of adoration is a life of joy.
Those who love their brothers and sisters live in the light, and there is nothing in them that will make them do wrong. 1 John 2:10
Awww how sweet and what a beautiful lesson!
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