Aliza just came in from playing in the back with Eben and Nora and told me that she wanted to see Jesus, but she didn't want to die. This is not a surprise coming from Aliza. She has always been the one to be more spiritually in-tune. Then she asked how to make Jesus her Savior. I wonder if this was brought up at Sunday school today... I had her come in and sit down. Shortly after, the other two ran in to listen too. I explained how it all worked as best I could, and she asked what she had to say. I told her, and then explained a little more. I didn't want to make it too complicated, but I also didn't want it to seem like no big deal either. She said that it was a lot to remember, and asked if she could say that she believes Jesus died and on the cross and that she is a sinner. I told her that was pretty much it. I was trying to figure out if she was ready to make the decision, or if she was just curious. I let her know that she can always talk to Daddy and I if she wants to. I believe she ran out, came back, and said she wanted to do it. Then before I knew what was happening, she was back out the door :) Perhaps another time. It was a sweet time, and in the midst of it, Eben shared that he prayed that prayer one night at bedtime. This was the first Jared and I had heard about it. I asked when, and he said he didn't know, "just one night". He seemed on the verge of tears as he told me that. I didn't want to put him on the spot, but I think we'll talk to him a little more tonight at bed time.
My greatest desire for all of my children is that they one day chose Jesus. He has so much to bless them with on this earth, if they would just allow Him to. I pray that each child will receive the gift of salvation and truly make Jesus the Lord of their lives. I know we'll have many more talks about what that looks like as they grow up. But for now, I am happy with where they are. They are curious, and as Eben has shared tonight - he has made that decision. And I praise God for it!
God, I pray that our children would come to you and not be hindered by anything, for your kingdom belongs to them (Matt 19:14). I ask for you help, God, in training our children in the way they should go, so when they are old, they will not turn from it. (Prov. 22:6) Circumcise my heart and the hearts of my descendants, so that we may love you with all of our hearts and with all of our souls, and live. (Deut. 30:6)
God is good :)
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