David,
My beloved gift from God.
You've been one miracle after another since you were born. Since before you were born. My tiny 2 pound baby with such old and wise eyes. Even when I was afraid I wouldn't get to see you grow up, I had so many dreams for you.
Yesterday, one of them came true. It was an honor and a privilege to watch you take those steps into the baptistry and make a public profession of faith. I know you were nervous about all those people watching you, but when the time came, you went boldly. That's who you are. You get nervous, you hang back, but when the time comes, you go boldly.
My prayer for you as you walk this journey of Christian faith is that you continue to go boldly. I also pray that you walk humbly. You have so many gifts that God can use for His Kingdom. Remember the One who gave them to you and honor Him with them. That's all He asks
"And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
I love you,
Mom
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Sarah,
My little imp.
I love seeing that passionate delight sparkle in your eyes when you've found something you want to give your all to. I love how you commit and don't back down. And today, I love the committment you've made to our Savior.
You've thrown yourself into faith with as much fire and passion and delight as you possibly can, and you keep going. When you ran into Pastor Mark's office after he talked with David and said, "Paster Mark! Pastor Mark! I want to be a Christian too!" I felt my heart leap. When you told me later that you wanted to be baptized so people would know you are a Christian and you could tell them how much He loves them, I thanked God that He gave you to me. When you came home from school to tell me that you'd told one of the classroom bullies that you forgave him and Jesus could forgive him if he wanted, I was blown away.
I've learned so much from you about loving our God. You take the greatest commandment to heart:
"Love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5
My prayer for you is that your passion never dims. Give Him your everything and people will see Him shining through you.
I am so proud of you,
Mom
You've thrown yourself into faith with as much fire and passion and delight as you possibly can, and you keep going. When you ran into Pastor Mark's office after he talked with David and said, "Paster Mark! Pastor Mark! I want to be a Christian too!" I felt my heart leap. When you told me later that you wanted to be baptized so people would know you are a Christian and you could tell them how much He loves them, I thanked God that He gave you to me. When you came home from school to tell me that you'd told one of the classroom bullies that you forgave him and Jesus could forgive him if he wanted, I was blown away.
I've learned so much from you about loving our God. You take the greatest commandment to heart:
"Love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5
My prayer for you is that your passion never dims. Give Him your everything and people will see Him shining through you.
I am so proud of you,
Mom
1 comment:
What a wonderful thing for your children to committ their lives to Jesus. Praise God!
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