“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name” (Matthew 6:9).

Miss Sally and Mr. Tom stood before the boisterous group of boys and girls in JOY Club that Tuesday afternoon. What a wonderful opportunity to reach the boys and girls in their community! Sponsored by their local church, this ministry opened their doors to boys and girls who were full of energy! They were having a great time in their afternoon club. Some of the energy of the boys and girls was used up in the game time. This Tuesday afternoon Miss Sally brought in some homemade cookies for a little snack. But now it was time for the Bible lesson. Mr. Tom reminded the boys and girls that this was the most important time in their club. This was what he called “our special time”! This was the time that Mr. Tom would open his Bible and teach the boys and girls God’s Word. He reminded them of why it was important to be very quiet and listen carefully during the Bible lesson. It was because our Father in Heaven is absolutely holy. We want to honor and respect Him. What great principles the boys and girls were learning in the afternoon club!  I had the opportunity of being one of the boys and girls in an afternoon Bible club in my little community. My Bible teacher was Miss Glenna. I have been thinking a lot about those days. Come to think of it, being quiet before the Lord, respecting Him because He is awesome, and truly worshiping Him from my heart are things I want to do as an adult even though I learned them as a child. How about you?

For today: Throughout my day, I need to remember that our Father in Heaven is holy.