Scripture Reading: Psalm 96

I used to be a kindergarten teacher. Most of those I share that bit of information with think I must have been crazy to actually want to spend hours lock in a room with anywhere from 15- 24 five year olds all at once, but I LOVE it!! And this Psalm sums up at least part of the reason I loved interacting with children that age and why God does too!

“Oh sing to the Lord a new song;    sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless His name;    tell of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations,    His marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised!” (Psalm 66:1-4a)

Can you see an expressive five year old reciting these verses? I can! With all the exuberance they could possible muster!! It would be practically impossible for them to remain calm- cool – and collected!

And another wonderful thing about kindergartners is they don’t care how you sound; good or bad, they’re main focus is your enthusiasm! I hope our Father is like the children in my past classes when it comes to us making a joyful noise before Him!