'You have taught children and infant
to tell of your strength'

Psalm 8:2a (NLT)

Yesterday, I went to a friends house for a meeting. Before going inside, I visited with my friends 2 older boys. I mentioned in our conversation that I had been sick for a few days and that my ears had been severely plugged. I said that I had tried everything to make them unplug....heat, oil, hydrogen peroxide, hanging upside down...everything!
My friends oldest son came up to me and almost whispered into my ear,
'Did you get someone to pray for you?'

'Pardon me? What did you say?'

'I said, "Did you get someone to pray for you?"
Because usually people say, "I've tried everything!"
But they haven't tried prayer!"

I was totally floored by this. A twelve year old boy is
keeping my faith in check. He was confirming that I still
believe God is who he says he is.

I thought about this more as I drove home.
How often do we underestimate the capacity of a child to understand the power and strength of God.
I felt a bit embarassed. Not because I was reprimanded (unknowingly to him).
But, because I was shocked that those words came from that source.

I want to be one that expects to be challenged by children. I want to look to them for example, encouragement and inspiration, not be confounded when they speak with wisdom beyond their years.