It was around this time of the year about 50 years ago, (yes, my age is showing) that my grandma was suffering from cancer. As she was recovering from surgery, she spent some time at our house. She took over my parents' bedroom where she was confined to her bed. I grew up with five siblings, four of whom are older than I. We lived on a produce farm and our household was busy and loud. My mom worked hard to control and manage our family so that grandma could get the rest she needed. I'm sure that was no easy feat.
My younger sister and I had a special role in the care of Grandma. Our job was to eat supper with her in the bedroom and take turns leading devotions (reading a passage from the Bible, singing, and praying with her). My parents wanted to make sure that mealtimes and devotions were shared with grandma even though she couldn't come to the table. I'm not sure how long Grandma lived after that, if she died that year or the next, but the memories of those special nights with Grandma have stayed with me all these years.
You are making memories for your children every day. Today, as we worship from our living rooms and family rooms, your children are watching and learning from you. They will remember this when they are older. They will remember your words, your attitude, and your response to the coronavirus pandemic. They will remember how they worshipped in their homes. Make those memories meaningful for them. I know it can be awkward to sing along, its hard to sit and listen without checking your phone. Trust me, I understand how hard it is; but remember they're watching you and they are making memories for a lifetime and they are learning from you how to react in these unprecedented times. Lead by example so that they can lead the next generation to worshipful praise in future unprecedented times. Build a foundation of memories that they can treasure.
For this God is our God forever and ever, He will be our guide even unto death. Ps. 48:14.