Yesterday was one of my favorite meetings in Church: The Primary Program. I seem to enjoy them MUCH more now that I am not in charge of them anymore. I no longer worry about the logistics of who is doing what part, do they know the songs, or how the heck are we going to fit 190 primary children on the stand...AND keep them quiet?! I just get to sit back and enjoy it. Which is exactly what I did yesterday.
There was a little class of 5 and 6 year olds (guessing) about the middle of the program who were sharing their thoughts about what they would do "If the Savior stood beside me." These children were sharing their own thoughts, not something they had been told to say. One after the next these children stood up and gave their answers which were all very similar to the next along the lines of "I would try harder to be nice." "I wouldn't hit my brother" and so forth. And then a little girl stood up and said something totally different than all the others.
"If the Savior stood beside me I would hold His hands."
My heart was touched, as it often is when I am taught a simple, yet profound truth by a child. I have thought about this much the past 24 hours. What answer would I have given? Would I try and improve upon various aspects of my behavior, or would I be at peace enough with myself that I would want nothing more than to hold His hands in mine? Isn't that what He would want, after all? Isn't this the very thing that He invited every child to do when He was in their midst?
I will never be able to hear or sing "If the Savior Stood Beside Me" without thinking of this little girl and her answer. May it be a constant reminder to me of what it truly important in my life and of the very personal relationship our Savior desires to have with each of us.
8 comments:
You are an amazing woman! I just remembered your beautiful talk about music that you gave in Sacrament meeting. You words always inspire me to take care of the spiritual part of me that gets lost in the hustle and bustle of life! Thanks for the reminder about what is important! Lisa
That is the sweestest thing! thanks for leaving a big impression little girl. Touched my heart as well and I dearly love that song.
OK I read blogs to Laugh Mel! Not get teary eyed! Really that is one of my favorite songs to sing with the Primary! I get goose Bumps every time! What a perfect ansswer that little girl gave!
Ok, of all the parts of Sunday's program that was my favorite too!! What a simple, yet profound thought from a child. And I can't wait for the year when I will just be able to enjoy the programs again :).
What a neat thought! It's amazing how our sweet little children teach us!
Thanks for sharing that Melinda. I think I'll always remember that now too.
That's awesome...
That gives me something to think about! It was a great program! The kids were all so great........and I miss Caleb's class already. Hope you are doing great!
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