Stuck in my Head

Spending time with grandchildren is probably one of the best ways to fill my cup that holds joy. I’m always ready to hear any question that comes into their little mind or to overhear conversations during their pretend play.

Recently, I had to run a short errand and my two Hunt grandkids went along for the ride. As we rode along I could hear Macklynn, age 7, in the back seat singing one of her songs she’s learned in KidMin (today’s swanky name for Sunday School)...”Jesus, You’re My Superhero”. She had sung it through about four times before stopping to tell me…”Gramma, sometimes a song gets stuck in my head.” Ahhhhh…a teachable moment arrived on the scene….

“Macky”, I responded. “That’s great. Wanna know something?”

“What, gramma”.

“There is a Bible verse that says to hide God’s Word in your heart. It’s Psalm 119:11 (Before you get all excited that I knew the chapter and verse, don’t. I merely remember the general instructions.

“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”

Driving along, I briefly explained to her that remembering a song is like hiding God’s Word in her heart. Hmmmm…wait for it…..

Soon, her next question…”What does  ‘your word’ mean?”

At age 7 she may be a bit too young to comprehend that in the Greek language which refers to Jesus as “The Word…”—”Logos” that He is thought of as the entire Bible when it’s read. So, my simple explanation to her was “when we think about ALL the Bible we are thinking about Jesus…and every verse…and even your songs are able to be memorized and hidden in our heart…that we can pull them out when we are sad, lonely, need to feel safe or loved….and, again, her “ohhhhhhhh”, indicating she understood with her brain wheels turning. 

Years ago, I was helping a friend with Vacation Bible School. Jean was teaching the kids songs during the music segment of the day. I have never forgotten her loving instruction to them as they learned their cute songs. “Boys and girls, the wonderful thing about learning these songs is that you can sing them anywhere/anytime you need to be close to Jesus…..at home alone in your room….playing at school during recess…..sitting in class taking a test…..feeling sad….or especially when you don’t have your Bible with you to read…”

Sadly, with the chaos happening around the world…wars…people being persecuted for their Christian faith….even parts of American society where being a Christian is challenging…I can’t help but wonder if we are living in the days that Jean was preparing our little children for some forty years later. I hope not, but I’m not persuaded that “all is well” and that “peace on earth” is anything other than the peace that only God gives to His children…young and old.

Today, as I write about a superhero song…with lyrics that challenge the strength and popularity of Superman…Barbie…Actionman…my young granddaughter is learning to have fun with those characters but moreso, focusing on the BEST superhero of all ages….Jesus. 

Jesus you’re my superhero.You’re my star,my best friend.Jesus you’re my superhero.You’re my star,my best friend.