Why God Made Little Boys

This Sunday is Adventure Corps Sunday at our corps. I have the wonderful opportunity to deliver God's Word to our congregation.

I have spent the last few days thinking about little boys. Little boys are very different from little girls! I know that is an understatement.

I came across this poem as I have been preparing for my sermon.

Why God Made Little Boys

GOD MADE A WORLD OUT OF HIS DREAMS,

Of magic mountains, oceans and streams,

Prairies and plains and wooded land.

Then paused and thought, "I need someone to stand,

On top of the mountains, to conquer the seas,

Explore the plains and climb the trees.

Someone to start out small and grow,

Sturdy and stong like a tree" and so

He created boys, full of spirit and fun

To explore and conquer, to romp and run.

With dirty faces and banged up chins,

With courageous hearts and boyish grins.

And when He completed the task He'd begun,

He surely said, "That's a job well done."

(author unknown)

I have a new appreciation for my son in recent days. He is growing so fast both physically and intellectually. He is seeing life and figuring out his place in the world. He is doing so well.

In all honesty, I wasn't sure I would be a good mom to a boy. I was very nervous about having a son. You don't really get much choice in the matter though, and praise the Lord for that. I don't know where I'd be without my little boy. He has truly taught me to laugh and to find the joy in life.

I know someday he will be a man. A part of me looks forward to that day when I can see who he becomes. Another part of me has already started to grieve for the little boy who is quickly disappearing. I thank God daily for him and today in particular I entrust my son into the hands of the Lord once again.