I just returned from leading worship at a conference in NC this weekend. I was sick with a sinus infection the whole time so it was a little more difficult than usual. This trip was special though. I took my son Micah with me. He turns 9 next week. We had a great time just telling stories and goofing off. I let him stay up late and we went out for late night snacks after the events. He kept thanking me over and over for taking him. He kept asking to carry my guitar and laptop stating, “That’s why I’m here Dad.” It was really amazing to see this little guy hanging around all these adults and just conversing with them as if He’d been doing this for years.
The entire weekend was wonderful just spending some time with my oldest boy, but there was one thing that I’ll never, ever forget. I was teaching the crowd a new song entitled Your Great Name. It’s a song off of our SHINE OUT record here at TPC that God has really been using to touch a lot of people. The lights in the auditorium were turned down. People were beginning to sing along and worship. About half way through the first chorus I looked back and saw a sight that will forever be etched in my heart. Micah was standing at the back wall all by himself with his hands and face reaching toward the heavens singing to the top of his lungs. It was one of the purest expressions of worship I’ve ever seen.
I had many people tell me that Micah led them in worship that night. For him to be expressing his love to God when he thought no one was looking, impacted those adults profoundly. Never underestimate how God will use a child. I was led to the feet of Jesus by my son last Saturday night. I was wrecked…
I don’t know what wrecked means, but that’s a beautiful story. You’re heart must have been running over with joy. You are a blessed man.
I sure know what you mean by “wrecked’! I’ve seen it/experienced it here at CF with you in times past during awesome worship experiences…but this incredible time with Micah will surely remain with you right up to the gates of Heaven! My question is…were you able to finish the song?? :*) Don’t think I could have…Love you all! “Honey” Holly
Hey man, I saw your post on Facebook and came to read your story. How could you keep it together after that? I’d be balling if I saw Jonah doing that. Lately though, we’ve heard Jonah in his closet after he goes to bed talking to someone. Jenny asked him who he was talking to and he said that he goes into his prayer closet to pray. HA HA. Funny that he took it literally but it makes my heart full to know that he desires to seek God.
2 John 1:4
I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth
Michael,
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story of Micah… praise God!! Miss all of you. Give Leah my love… Blessings… hugs… Lisa
Wow. That is cool. Trev just turned 9 last week. How time flies. I remember having Micah and him on the floor of our townhouse shortly after they were born. It does not seem like 9 years ago, but then this Feb won’t seem like 13 years since Alyssa was born either. Take care and tell Micah Happy Birthday for us.
Hey man, the new page is cool. I like the stories, especially the ones that involve Micah and your conversations with him. I am starting to develop some of those memories in my own life-what a blessing. Anyway, just saying hello. Sorry to hear about the sinus infection. If your in a bind and need help you can still let me know, I’ll do what I can. Hope you and your family are doing well. Later.