Conversation from the backseat

This morning on the way to school, Maddie and I were discussing going to chapel. On Thursdays, we have chapel time at our preschool. The kids are encouraged to bring an offering which we donate to a charity. Well, I'd forgotten the previous 2 Thursdays to send Maddie with money for chapel, so I was sure to remember it today. You can't forget the sad face of your little girl when she is sad that she has no money to give at chapel...priceless. I gave her a ziploc bag with money in it and she wanted to be sure and hold onto it on the ride to school. This is how our conversation went:

Maddie: "Why do I have chapel money to take to school?"

Me: "Well, we give money because that's what God tells us to do."

Maddie: "Why?"

Me: "God gives us money to give to others who are less fortunate," (I'm thinking this might be a little too over her head, so I continue...) "When you're a Christian, you do what God tells you to & that is to give money to the church/charities." (Ok, now I've done it.... really gone and confused her!!)

Maddie: "What's a kiss-tian?"

Me (chuckling): "A Christian is someone who asks Jesus to come live in their hearts for eternity. (sensing a moment of greatness).... Do you wanna be a Christian?"

Maddie: "NO!"

Me: okay, point taken....too young for now, but I planted a seed, right?! :) Man, I was really hoping she'd seen the light! :)

Then she told me she wanted to watch a movie. So, I put on Boz and gave her the headphones and continued to pray for her on the way to school. I realize I have a lot of prayers and more work ahead of me. Of course it wouldn't be that easy! What was I thinking? Well, it did give me a good little laugh though. Kids sure do say what's on their minds! ;)