This morning I led 70 kids on campus in worship! And guess who sat on a stool right next to me and sang into a microphone? Raegan! My lioness. My bold and beautiful first born daughter led worship with me today for a room full of older children. Out of the corner of my eye, I caught her clapping to the beat and singing with a smile on her face. It was a joy to behold. Jordan held Anabelle in the crowd, and they danced and sang along.
This is a huge deal, because in the past when I've taken my guitar out to lead, she's melted down to some degree. Last week was a big breakthrough because during the same Friday morning slot, as soon as I started the tears welled up in her eyes, but after being calmed by daddy she decided to sit on stage with me, and was really well behaved. She told me afterward that she even sang along. So, this week we talked about how loved and safe she was, but that mommy had a job to do- it was time to lead a short time of fun worship. She was given the choice to be with daddy and a few friends in the crowd, or help mommy on stage. And low and behold, a worship leader was born!
I'm beaming with pride.
I wish I had a picture of her up on stage, but maybe moments like this are better captured in your mind. Burned in there really, never to be forgotten.
