Discoveries at Story times

Telling children stories flows naturally with me.  I teach in children’s church and I love it absolutely!  For me, I seize every opportunity to tell a little story that will communicate a lesson to the children.

They are always so keen to listen too.  We often shared basic bible stories from Adam to Abraham, David, Joseph, Daniel, Queen Esther and countless other Bible characters.  We even told folktales and lady bird stories sometimes.  When do we get the time?  Mostly in the evenings when I am home early enough, also sometimes in the vehicle whilst in transit, just anytime I am able to get the needed attention.

I also grew up listening to a lot of stories as well.

I discovered that stories engages children’s attention and can be used to pass some lessons across and reinforce the right character in your child and more so, introduce JESUS to your child.  Also, story time, might just be a great ‘discovery’ time.

Bible stories particularly, appeals to a child’s conscience sometimes and he is able to say for instance ‘mummy I am sorry I told a lie the other time, can God really forgive me?  This creates a wonderful opportunity for you to be able to minister to your child.  Interestingly, some things that I knew absolutely nothing about, sometimes emerges after story time. The Holy Spirit may just use that to reveal something happening in my child’s life and I am able to pray with the child personally on the matter.

I also love to listen to their stories as well; you can bet they have numerous stories to tell from their day in school.  Asking basic questions such as ‘how did your day go today’, may actually open up a lot.

Lesson; Story time is a bonding opportunity. Can be used to communicate lessons to children, can bring about discoveries on the child’s activity that you ordinarily may not have known.  Requires you also listening to your child – should be a two way flow.

Prayer point: O Lord, help me to be able to minister Christ to my children – That they may know YOU, and the power of your resurrection... Phil 3:10