Lifetime Seeds

I was just 12 years old when my dad took me to my first Christian concert. It meant a lot to me that this was just me and my dad. I am a daddy’s girl, and time spent together is so special.

We arrived at Youth For Christ about half an hour before the concert. There were so many teenagers who were excited about being there. I was instantly taken with the atmosphere, the kids, and the fun environment.

We found our seats, sat down, and talked briefly before the concert began. I’m not sure who was enjoying the concert more, my dad seemed very entertained. We were listening to the piano and songs of David Meece – it was the Candle In The Rain Tour. Before we realized it, the intermission had begun.

My dad decided to buy a souvenir. He let me choose a concert button. I wore that button on my denim jacket for the next couple of years, along with all the additional buttons and pins I began to collect.

That night was only the beginning of the new world my dad had opened for me. I began to go to all the concerts and rallies that were held at Youth For Christ. Ultimately that became the hub of my Christian walk. I learned what it meant to live for Christ, to stand up for my beliefs, and most of all I learned being a Christian is FUN!

I made friends there that are still my friends today. I thank my dad for introducing me to that whole new world. It was our special moment. I know that was God’s way of planting seeds to last a lifetime.  

Is there someone you can impact in a similar way? Think about who you can influence today.

 “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit.  

Matthew 7:15-17 (New Living Translation)