Three Year Old Theology

I love talking about God with my son. I have big dreams and prayers for him to grow up to be a man after God's heart, who is passionate about the word of God and is gifted in teaching. May it be so Lord.

Yesterday we were sitting on the couch having a discussion about thankfulness. I asked him what he could be thankful for.

"Thank you mommy for my snack!"

You're welcome. Is there anything else you could be thankful for?

"Thank you daddy for going to work so you can by me toy story."

Is there anything that you can thank God for?

"Thank you God for saving me."

What?

I was taken back. We don't use the term "saved" in our house, (insert soap box for a later post) but we do go to a church that uses it often. It is totally possible that he heard it at church, but I was almost certain he didn't know what it meant.

Buddy, how does God save you?

"Well, God is like a super hero. Super heros don't hurt people. They save people. So God saves people. Because he is a super hero."

And there you have it.

Theology, from a three year old.

He could write books I tell ya.

Training Young in Theology

 

I could write this really long post about differences in theology. 

I could tell you about my struggle of knowing what the Bible says about women in ministry. 

I could tell you the books I have read, the speakers I have listened to, the mentors I have had, the tears I have cried, the prayers I have prayed, the questions I have asked.

 

I could tell you that I hope my son grows up to be a man that study's God word

I could tell you that I want him to be in love with the word, and communicate it well. 

I will leave those for another post.

 

I think its obvious that he is dealing with tough issues in the Bible at such a young age. 

Makes a mamma proud. 

Ok, maybe not. Maybe he just stole my book and I snapped some pictures, but those thoughts REALLY DID GO THROUGH MY HEAD:)