A Boy

Today at church, something beautiful happened that I may never forget. I was sitting with some of the kids at church and right next me was one boy who is around 10 years old. There is a sweet lady and her husband who faithfully bring him. This little boy shows up every Sunday, faithfully walking through the doors. My understanding is, that his home life isn’t easy, but despite the challenges he faces, he still comes week after week.

Today, something incredible happened during worship. He started out lying in the pew, just like any other kid might do. But when the song “Waymaker” began, something changed in him. His face lit up, and he jumped to his feet with excitement. It was like the song reached deep into his heart, and without hesitation, he started singing—out loud, with all his heart, soul, and mind. His voice was filled with pure joy, and he was singing with a passion that could not be ignored. He wasn’t worried about who was watching or what others might think. He was completely absorbed in the moment, praising God with everything inside him.

Watching him, I couldn’t help but be moved. It reminded me of Jesus’ words in Matthew 18:3: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” This boy was the living picture of childlike faith—unashamed, whole-hearted, and real.

As I reflected on this, I thought about how many adults come to church each week but rarely engage in worship. So many sit in silence, not singing, not participating, not fully giving themselves to God. But here was this boy—who comes alone, week after week—showing us what it looks like to worship God with everything we have.

Psalm 103:1 says, “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.” And that’s exactly what this boy was doing. He wasn’t just going through the motions—he was singing with every part of himself. His actions reflected the command in Mark 12:30 to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”

I couldn’t help but think of how often, as adults, we get distracted or self-conscious during worship. We hold back because we’re worried about how we look or what others think. But this child—this boy—reminded me that worship isn’t about appearances or comfort. It’s about giving God all the glory, all the praise, and all the honor He deserves, without hesitation. His passion for God was contagious, and his joy in worshiping left a lasting impact on me.

I walked away deeply inspired, knowing that we are all called to worship God with everything we have, regardless of our circumstances. Like this boy, I want to worship with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength, praising God with everything I have.