Since I have just written about memory work, I would like to share some of the translations that children have given me from their memory work. Many times, I think their translations make more sense.
2 Corinthians 9:7 God loves a cheerful giver.
Translation: God loves a cheerful sinner. (I am sure the sinner is happy because he/she is forgiven.)
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son.
Translation: For God so loved the world that He gave His only forgotten Son. (That is sad.)
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Translation: God is our refuge and strength, a very pleasant help in trouble. (He really is!)
When one child was saying her memory verse, she stamped her foot and said, "What's Mr. --'s name?" I said, "Mark." She said, "5:19."
The following is not memory work, just songs we enjoy in class.
Song: May the God of our Salvation be exalted.
Translation: May the God of our Salvation be exhausted. (Fortunately, He is not.)
Song: Take my life and let it be, consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Translation: Take my life and let it be, concentrated, Lord to Thee. (Amen.)
Song: Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart, I will pray.
Translation: Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart, I will play. (Some are moved more than others.)
These were all translations I have written down and I am sure I will hear many more before this year is over.
May God's word be alive in you!
Mrs. Pride, these had me rolling!
ReplyDeleteI think many times their translations show they understand God!
Delete