Taking Root

It's such a privilege and joy watching Joshua grow in his understanding of Jesus. He has such sensitivity toward His Savior. The other day, he came home from school excited to learn that a good friend in his class does attend church. I'm amazed and challenged knowing that at six years of age he thinks to ask his friends if they believe in God and/or attend church. May God continue to work in his heart and draw him to Himself.


It's only recently that Hannah has begun talking more about Jesus. It's wonderful to see God's Truth begin taking root in Hannah's heart and thoughts. As I sat at her bedside the other night, she asked a couple questions about Heaven. I did my best to answer in such a way that her little heart could take hold. After our conversation, she said she wanted to ride with me around Heaven in a pink car. So, I'm not quite sure what she took from that conversation! :)


About one week ago, strong storms and tornadoes came through our part of Florida. As Brian was at work and Joshua at school, Hannah and I took shelter in our pantry (the safest place in our home being that it's in the middle of our house....and I guess being near all the food in case of emergency doesn't hurt either ;). Once the worst of the storms passed, I held Hannah on the couch as we caught our breath from the craziness of the storms. Hannah shared that she was scared, then looked into my eyes and asked the most heartfelt question, "Is God with us?" My heart melted knowing that in the midst of her fear, she thought of Jesus. In her limited understanding of her Savior, she knew He was the One who could protect us. In the midst of her fear, her heart cried out to One she knew we needed (and to her earthly daddy which is a beautiful picture).


As a mother, I continually fall short of how I should love my children and what I should be teaching them. Knowing that God works in my children's lives despite who I am is something that's difficult for me to fathom. I am so unworthy of His amazing grace. May God continue to draw my children to Himself and grow them into men and women that bring Him the glory and fame He so richly deserves. May God Himself take such deep root in my children's lives that nothing and no one even dare lead them astray.