Deep Thoughts with Father Abraham

Ya know the kids song, “Father Abraham”? It’s typically popular with Sunday School and VBS kids everywhere. When I taught third grade it was a fav of my students.

Not such a hit with my four year old. I’ve said he’s analytical, and he proved that point.

We’re driving along in the minivan listening to a Kids Praise CD when “Father Abraham” comes on. I’m singing along in my head not really paying much attention when my son asks, “Why does it say I am one of them?”

Me: Well because Abraham was the Father of many people. He had sons who had sons who had son who had sons who had you.

Son: But you and Daddy are my parents, I am not Abraham’s son

Me: Well, I think it is talking about Abraham being the Father of God’s people

(Honestly, I have never given this much thought to the song).

Pause…while song continues…

Son: And what do they mean by right arm? What’s it talking about?

Me: Well it’s just a gesture you can do while your listening to the song. I attempt to show him the gestures while driving down the road. You can picture me swinging my arms and stomping my feet.

He is not impressed.

AT.ALL.

Me: It’s just a fun song.

Son: No comment

Sheesh, tough crowd, huh? In all seriousness, I am grateful that he listens to the words of the song. I’m glad he asks questions and doesn’t just accept everything he hears as fact. I hope and pray that this continues through his adolescent years. In the mean time, I am working hard to as 1 Peter 3:15 states, to “be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” As a mother, I need to be sharp and ready with answers for my children and I need to seize these opportunities in the midst of every day life to teach my children.