Parenting is about being intentional. We have to be
intentional in a lot of things to be great parents, but I believe one of the
most important things to be intentional in is encouraging their passions. As a
parent I believe God will give us insight into our children that no one else
has. We may have the opportunity to see love in our child’s eyes for something
before even they realize it.

Chad and I have noticed on a daily basis that music does something to our
child, especially worship music. It may be because he was constantly surrounded by it when I was pregnant
with him. I love music and constantly have something playing at the house when
I am home alone. I taught a kids’ worship dance team and would play the same
song over and over to learn the words and choreography on my own, and then
again when teaching the kids. When I was in labor with Jase we played one CD on
repeat the entire time, very calming and relaxing music. Jase was surrounded by
music in the womb, so it could be why he loves it now, but it could be much
more.

When worship music is playing we immediately see the change
in Jase. His body relaxes and he is as calm as ever. He smiles when you sing to
him and looks at you in awe. He doesn’t like anything too busy or loud, he
loves when it’s calming. He loves worship. Last night Chad and I were watching
The Voice and as one of the guys came on to sing, Jase relaxed in Chad’s arms
and just watched. Chad made the comment, “It is just so crazy how much music
relaxes him.” I smiled in agreement at my son’s love for music and was immediately
challenged. My son may only be five months old, but God is already showing me
something he loves. I can smile and nod
in agreement and leave it at that, or I can take my son’s love for music and be
intentional in my parenting with it.