Day One - PandaMania

Today was really good. Still not sure, how much of an impact I'm having, but it went surprisingly well. Since we started a little late, we only got to sing one song, but even with the mishaps, it was really encouraging to see all the kids get into the movements and the lessons. I guess being an adult, you forget what it's like to be a kid, and how innocent they are to find excitement in what now seems childish and corny.

I guess this is what it means when Jesus says : "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." -- Matthew 18: 3-4. As adults we seem to complicate our spiritual lives with all the muss and fuss of daily living which is really just a product of "growing up". But children have this way of looking at the world that is unhindered by all this nonsense, because they are still relatively innocent. I think it's not so much what I can teach these kids, but also learning from them, what it means to praise God with excitement and joy. To scream "Thank you God!" at the top of my lungs, or to listen to God's word with awe and amazement. To have a humble heart and to not question with my logic, or compose myself to protect my pride. I guess I want to learn what it means to come before God without any interference and to just take him all in.

Now to get ready for Day two! Thanks for tuning in!

--xtinee