09 Jul, 2009
Kid’s Albums Aren’t Always Just for Kids
Posted by: Bob Kauflin In: —Children|—Sovereign Grace Music
I often wonder how to define the age range for our kid’s albums. For “To Be Like Jesus,” our target age was 6-10 year olds. But on the CD we’ve described the age range as “6 and up.” I recently received an email from Abby, a mom I know, that reminded me why we shouldn’t put a cap on the upper age limit.
“To Be Like Jesus” has been an amazing means of encouragement and enjoyment not just for Jack and Charli (6 & 4), but especially for me. Every song has brought tears to my eyes as I’ve been affected by the truths from scripture. The lyrics are extrememly practical and helpful for growing in and understanding the fruit of the Spirit in our daily lives.
My children each have “their song” according to the area that God wants them to grow in. Charli’s is “Gentle Like Jesus” and Jack’s is “Fill Me With Joy”. Mine is “Jesus, You’re My Hope”. We’ve referred to these songs frequently as we’ve sinned or been tempted daily.
Thank you for taking the time to invest in the songwriters who have brought these songs to God’s people in order to bring glory to their Lord.
And in case you’re wondering, here are the words to the song that Abby says is “her” song right now.
Jesus, You were tempted
In every way like I am
But You never gave in -No!
You looked to Your Father
And the Spirit’s power
For Your strength and self-control
Jesus, You’re my hope
You can help me grow
I don’t want to sin
I don’t want to give in -No!
Jesus, give me self-control
Right at the beginning
When I feel like sinning
Help me look to You alone
Help me to obey, Lord
Follow in Your way, Lord
Jesus, give me self-control
“Jesus, You’re My Hope,” words and music by Mark Altrogge.
“Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Mt. 18:3)
