Caleb is crazy about all kinds of music, he loves to play his guitar and drum. If there were a Guitar Hero or Rock Band game for toddlers, he would be a pro. But his favorite music is worship music. He runs around the house singing worship songs all day, and he often insists that I sit on the floor and play his toy drum while singing the song of his choice. I have no talent as a drummer, so it can be somewhat challenging to play and sing. He also likes for me to play his Fisher-Price toy guitar which plays a few songs while singing his current favorite worship song, this, as you can imagine, can also be difficult. However, Mommy on the toy drums is no match for Uncle Allan playing the real guitar and singing. Caleb could sit and listen to him for hours; every time that Allan finishes a song Caleb calls out another one for him. He thinks Allan is his own personal worship DJ.
We haven’t really tried to teach him any worship songs; he just picks them up at church or from the music we listen to in the car. We are always surprised by what he knows. Every week or so he gets a new favorite. For a while his favorite was “Refiner’s Fire,” then it was “How Great is Our God,” then “Praise Adonai;” yesterday he woke up singing “Come Into My Heart, Lord Jesus,” and today his new favorite is “Holy is the Lord, God Almighty.”
I’ve been trying for months to videotape him singing, but he always refuses to cooperate. Finally, today Casey got some great footage. As you can see, he is using the wooden spoon as his guitar. He’s going to be a wonderful worship leader someday; I just hope he learns to stand still a little first. And yes, we’ll be getting him into music lessons as soon as he’s ready.
Watch the Video
July 12th, 2008 at 5:27 am
I’ve never seen anything so inspiring. You need to put him on You Tube. It should get a million hits the first week. This week’s sermon is “Growing Faith” and Caleb just might make the sermon again! Your faith is being passed on in a powerful way…and that is your main responsibiltiy as parents. A+
July 12th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Gateway should fire the other worship leaders and hire him!
Lynn
July 12th, 2008 at 7:02 am
That’s my grandson! I’m sure I will say that a million times again. I remember Casey’s great grandma Johnson being so proud of him when he led a song at Church one Wed. night when we were visiting them. She was telling everyone she knew about him. I know I will be telling my friends about Caleb too!
Grammie
July 12th, 2008 at 8:52 am
How precious! No wonder the Lord said,
“Unless you become as little children.”
thanks for sharing.
Caleb, Papa loves you.
July 12th, 2008 at 10:23 am
How it must please God’s heart to hear Caleb’s sweet voice! I’ve always known he has the gift of music…and it is a pleasure to watch that develop. Keep up the great work, Mary Beth and Casey!
July 13th, 2008 at 7:17 am
What a great way to start my Sunday morning! I love you, Caleb, and know God must be smiling as you sing to Him! (Love you, too, Casey and Mary Beth!)
July 13th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
“The earth is full of His glory” When I hear Caleb sing it I feel in my heart it’s true! Thank you to the Pickers.
July 14th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
You want Caleb to STAND STILL more?!!! The really good worship leaders are the ones who don’t stand still. Tell him to keep on moving!
July 31st, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Oh, my! That is so precious…it made my day. I’m so glad I decided to visit your blog today!
July 31st, 2008 at 6:57 pm
That is the sweetest, most precious video I’ve ever seen.
September 26th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Hi Casey and Mary Beth,
I don’t know if you remember meeting me or not. I am Michelle’s mom(Lynn&Michelle)I have to tell you everytime I watch this video of Caleb singing it brings a smile to my face. I want to share it with all my friends. I know you two are so proud of him. What a joy to behold. I am glad Aaron has a friend like Caleb.
Sandra Morgan
Dallas,Texas