I love being a mommy...have always wanted to be one...
Today, was a little extra special...
It was time for lunch and lucky Addalyn (now 20 mos) got to have some leftover pizza. Pizza is one of her favorite foods (much like her mother!) It was time to pray before we ate, and I usually just pray, but today I said, "Addalyn, pray". She folded her little hands, bowed her little head and said "Jesus", then she started giggling a little, like she was embarassed. Wow!
So, this is my favorite part of motherhood...having the privilege, the blessing, the responsibility of passing on the knowlege of Christ to my young children. They are always watching, always listening. I remember when Lynne Schoolfield, a great mothering mentor once said that God had spoken to her, the most important thing for your kids is not that they are perfect or geniuses, but that they "get on the bus" - meaning - become fully-devoted Christ followers. That's my prayer...
Psalm 78:4-5, 7
We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation
the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done...
so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born,
and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God
and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.
Lord, help me to have the wisdom, patience & knowledge to share your unchanging truth with my family. Let Addalyn come to know you at a young age and follow you every day of her life!
3 comments:
So, I am oh so happy you started one!!! hah.
Way to join the blogger ranks! Great posts! Yes, those are the blessings the Lord gives us to get through those rough days!
Hey Sharalyn! I got your blog info. from facebook. I'll keep up w/ your blog from time to time!
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