OMG! How Children See God
OMG! How Children See God
Parents know that kids ask amazing and often difficult questions about God, faith, heaven, and that other place. Sometimes their thoughts are warm and sweet, at other times razor sharp and critical. The simple yet engaging concepts offered in Monica Parker's book "OMG! How Children See God" offers more than a humorous look at children expressing their views - they can open a dialogue for families about God and the meaning of faith in our lives.
Gabby's Vision
Gabby's Vision
"God has giant ears so he can hear everything we are saying."
It's easy to see why God would need big ears to hear all of the thoughts and prayers of the people living in the world. How else would he be able to answer prayers and provide guidance to those who need him the most?
Kamran's Vision
Kamran's Vision
"God' got an invisible head and he floats in the garden. One side is night and the other side is day and God sees the owls and bunnies and butterflies. God also rides a motorcycle but he's playing hockey in Pasadena right now. He can do everything."
God is very powerful and there are no limits to his abilities. While God is seen as the watcher of all people, he also oversees nature and the animals that live within the world. He's never too busy to for any person or animal because he cares so deeply for everyone and everything.
Olivia's Vision
Olivia's Vision
Olivia believes that God knows everything about everyone. He knows if people are funny, nice or even if they're a bully. He even has files that tell him about their families and their pets. When a good deed is carried out, God has a screen that allows him to keep track of all the actions taking place.
Makayla's Vision
Makayla's Vision
Makayla thinks that God has a desk where there a computer screens that display what is going on in the world. He can see the good, the bad and monitor who is doing what. His desk sits on a cloud and there are other computer screens, that won't fit on his desk, that filter through the actions of everyone on earth.
Kelly's Vision
Kelly's Vision
"God doesn't sleep because he watches over us all the time."
No matter what time of the day it is God is believed to by our side in times of need. We call upon him in our prayers and ask for his guidance no matter where we are. We turn to God and ask for his understanding, guidance and forgiveness. And in Kelly's vision even Santa is looked after by God.
An Anoymous Child's Vision
An Anoymous Child's Vision
"God lives here."
I'm sure it's not just this child's belief - that God lives in the forest. Many people of the world turn to nature to clear their thoughts, to find their soul and in hopes of finding answers to life's most challenging questions. Therefore, it's not to crazy to believe that God takes to the tranquil woods as his own sanctuary.
Zoe's Vision
Zoe's Vision
Zoe's vision of Adam and Eve with the animals and God's hand is probably pretty standard for any child. We learn about the beginning of man with the story of Adam and Eve, the apple and the presence of God.
