Living a life of Radical Worship for your Children.

“Train up a child in the way he should go—but be sure you go that way yourself.” Charles H. Spurgeon

Growing up without a heart of worship, I missed out on precious moments. But now, seeing my daughter sing and hum worship songs with joy, I realize what I’ve been missing all along. As a child, I was busy chasing football and escaping family struggles—never knowing God, yet somehow playing with His Psalms like they were my own poems, unaware that He was already planting seeds in me.

"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” — A.W. Tozer

As a single mother, life can be complex, but it's also a privilege to share sacred, ordinary moments with my daughter. We laugh, we fight, and we have our “don’t touch me” moments, but in the middle of the chaos I once asked God, “How do I raise her?” He replied, “Be yourself, and she’ll be attracted to that.” And so, I chose to be the truest version of myself.

“Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate.” — Unknown

When frustration hits—when life feels like a rollercoaster of disappointments—her little voice rises with a worship song, “I’ll follow You anywhere." singing one of my favorite song by cageless birds—We Rise. Her gentle heart seems to discern my struggles, and she becomes the glue that holds me together. We lift our worship to God, and suddenly the weight I’ve been carrying loosens its grip.

“Worship is the believer’s response of all that they are—mind, emotions, will, and body—to all that God is.” — Warren W. Wiersbe

When I’m down, she tries to make me feel better—singing, dancing, washing our feet together, and inviting me to pray with her tiny hands stretched out like a little intercessor. Her prayers are pure, passionate, and real… and God answers them. These moments that i lived and reminded of God’s goodness—and the quiet, healing power of worship.

My encouragement to fellow parents:

• Live a life of worship, and everything will flow from it.

• Be mindful of the example you set for your children.

• Find your smile in God and show it to your children.

• Lead them to the Father, not to yourself; be the best “spoon” you can be, and let God feed them through you.

“Children may forget what you say, but they will never forget what you worship.” — Unknown