my chest feels funny

As told by Christie, Camille's mom:

We were listening to a Jeremy Camp CD and he was singing the phrase:

Every time I'm on my knees
Pleading for Your strength
I will find You there

Camille asked, Mommy, why is he singing about bleeding?

He's not, Baby. He's singing "pleading."

What is pleading?

Pleading is when you ask for something that you want really badly.

Oh. (pause)

What is he pleading for?

(trying to figure out a way to make this a teachable moment, I replied)
He wants Jesus to come into his heart.

(with near indignation, Camille quickly contested)
Why is he asking for Jesus to come into his heart if Jesus is already there?

Well, Sweetheart, Jesus wants to come into his heart but Jesus won't until he asks Him to.

(pause)

Hang on. (Camille bowed her head and began to move her lips silently, then popped her head up and said) Ok!

Puzzled, I asked, OK, what, baby?

I asked Jesus into my heart.

Utterly amazed, I said, You did?!? Wow! I/m so proud of you!

Camille gave a big grin followed by a brief moment of silence.
Mommy? My chest feels funny.

Curious, I asked, It does? How does it feel funny?

With smirk and silly tone, Camille answered, I think Jesus is walking around in there!

I honestly don't know if Camille fully understands what asking Jesus into your heart means. I do however earnestly pray she continues to grow in her understanding of His love and grace.

I share this with you also to remind us that God is so involved in the details of our lives that He can even use a misunderstanding to open a door, touch a heart and occasionally rock a world.

So, what are you pleading for? Or maybe I should ask, Does your chest feel funny?