There are times as a parent when you really think you are making some progress in a conversation... even with a 4-yr old. What Jonathan and I have been
frequently amazed at is what a 4-yr old is capable of... when it comes to understanding ideas or concepts, Henry really can follow us for awhile. It's really very exciting! We continually try to share the gospel with him in big chunks as well as bits and pieces in all contexts of life happenings. So, do you ever have those moments when you're wrapping up a good 'session' and your child is watching you... you're talking about his heart... all that God can do in his heart... how mommy and daddy can help him obey and do what is right... but that we can't change his heart for him... only God can do that... and that is why He sent Jesus to die on the cross for every sin you'll ever do... and when God looks at you and your sin... if you trust and love and obey Jesus, He'll see Jesus' perfection and not your sinfulness...... and your child is staring at you and you think, "We're really connecting here... he's getting it!! He is tuned in!" And then at the first pause, he says (very respectfully mind you), "Mommy?" --- "Yes honey.." --- "Are you done talking yet? Because I really want to go play with Wyatt." --- And it's in that moment you smile and you are reminded... how GREAT it is that my child's salvation is not held in our hands. That even at 4-yrs old, God holds the keys to his heart and has already decided if and when he will save this little boy. We love him, pray for him, pray that God will help us to obey as we raise him, but all in all, it is up to our faithful and wise God to awaken him and soften his heart in his own time. These are precious hearts that God gives us temporarily on earth -- it's so temporary! I pray that God will help us to remember that as we love and share His Word with them. Have a great Tuesday!
frequently amazed at is what a 4-yr old is capable of... when it comes to understanding ideas or concepts, Henry really can follow us for awhile. It's really very exciting! We continually try to share the gospel with him in big chunks as well as bits and pieces in all contexts of life happenings. So, do you ever have those moments when you're wrapping up a good 'session' and your child is watching you... you're talking about his heart... all that God can do in his heart... how mommy and daddy can help him obey and do what is right... but that we can't change his heart for him... only God can do that... and that is why He sent Jesus to die on the cross for every sin you'll ever do... and when God looks at you and your sin... if you trust and love and obey Jesus, He'll see Jesus' perfection and not your sinfulness...... and your child is staring at you and you think, "We're really connecting here... he's getting it!! He is tuned in!" And then at the first pause, he says (very respectfully mind you), "Mommy?" --- "Yes honey.." --- "Are you done talking yet? Because I really want to go play with Wyatt." --- And it's in that moment you smile and you are reminded... how GREAT it is that my child's salvation is not held in our hands. That even at 4-yrs old, God holds the keys to his heart and has already decided if and when he will save this little boy. We love him, pray for him, pray that God will help us to obey as we raise him, but all in all, it is up to our faithful and wise God to awaken him and soften his heart in his own time. These are precious hearts that God gives us temporarily on earth -- it's so temporary! I pray that God will help us to remember that as we love and share His Word with them. Have a great Tuesday!
4 comments:
Ecellent!! Glad I read that reminder as we start our day with A LOT of whining (from the kids - not me:) )
thanks for sharing, Michelle. I do remember those days greatly, and am so blessed that God saw fit to bring our kids to Him---in spite of me!! Keep hanging in there, and keep doing what you are doing! Love you guys much.
Becky
How wonderful to know that our Savior uses even a little child to conform us more and more into His image. He is an ever faithful God.
Love you Michelle.Praying for your little ones tonight.
Love it! Sharing the gospel with our little ones in certainly full of surprises sometimes. Too cute about what he said....that will be Sam pretty soon! :-)
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