This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
Last week, during breakfast, the little lady casually mentioned she had "news" to report. In the midst of hanging birthday decorations, I paused to give her my full attention. She went on to report that she had "asked Jesus into her heart... (two weeks ago)." Apparently, it had slipped her mind, but she was now ready to fill me in on all the glorious details.
Words fail to express all that my heart felt in that moment as I listened to our sweet child share her faith story. She dropped words like "testify" and "accept" as she communicated what transpired in her classroom, as she and four others gave their hearts to Jesus. These are the moments we have prayed for, the type of news we rejoice over. I'm thankful for her sensitivity to the Spirit's leading, and for her young faith. It is in times like these that I am overwhelmed by the responsibility we have as parents to train up a child in the way he should go (Proverbs 22:6), but am privileged to play a part in her faith story, as I live out my own, testifying to the good and faithful works of the Lord.
Sharing her news with Nany over coffee cake.
Blessèd assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long.
from "Blessed Assurance" by Fanny Crosby
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long.
from "Blessed Assurance" by Fanny Crosby
*happy sigh*
ReplyDeleteyou have one amazing little girl, B.
Becky! This is so sweet. Did I mention to you that Robbie prayed a prayer with me one night at bedtime and asked Jesus into his heart (and the holy spirit too)?! I love that they are so sensitive to the Lord already and that the Lord is blessing our families by giving our children faith at a young age. I am praising God tonight over this news of Charlotte and asking for lifelong faith for her that is steadfast and has already begun. How sweet that you will have the memory of her 5th birthday to remember this spiritual milestone by. XO
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