Written on his heart

So I was reading Addison's devotional with him the other night when he was going to bed. It's the kids version of My Utmost for His Highest. The subject was about God giving each one of us a gift and a job to do, and our job is to do it well- not perfect, and knowing we'll mess up sometimes, but to know Him and do it the best we can. Then Addison starts to talk about being an astronaut or a pastor. These two occupations have run parallel with each other for some time, and these are the only two mentions thus far about what to be when he grows up. An interesting combination, I know.

Maybe a pastor in space???

Well, he stopped for a moment (and I saw his little wheels turning) then looked at me. He then said, "Well, if you're an astronaut then you just brag, but if you're a pastor then you get to teach people. I think I'm really good at teaching people." - I promise I don't make up these things. He really says them.

Now of course there are so many achievements and accomplishments that go with something as ambitious as an astronaut. They are to be admired and applauded. And if that is God's dream for him then it will be amazing. But what he said got my attention. And it wasn't just about the pastor part. It was the Kingdom awareness that caused him to say what he said. It's so amazing to me that at such an early age, he recognizes the difference between earthly recognition and achievement and the lasting impact of investing into other people. That's what I discerned from his statement. Who told him that?? In times like that I can literally see the Word coming to life. The Kingdom is written on his heart, an innate sense of something so much bigger than him, and the desire and attraction to be a part. God whispered that in the fibers of his creation, that's who told him that.

So whether we have a future pastor in our home or an attorney or a school teacher, I am touched and grateful that the Lord has already written greater purpose in his heart so that he will do whatever it is he does with tremendous Kingdom impact.