We were supposed to have Christmas with my family on the 26th but my Mom was sick so we postponed it until the 27th. I couldn't believe it was snowing so much that evening. I'm not a big fan of snow- especially if I am out and will have to drive in it. It was beautiful though and many in the family were thrilled as can be.
After we ate dinner we settled down in the family room to listen to my Dad read the Christmas story in the Bible. The kids get to participate by putting the figures into the nativity scene as they are read about.
When the story was over my Mom asked, "What is the best gift we can give Jesus?" Everyone answered, "Your heart." And something (the Holy Spirit :) ) prompted me to ask aloud if anyone wanted to ask Jesus into their heart at that very moment. I knew that all the kids had already done that except my youngest two- Ali (4) and Chase (8 months). Ali said she wanted to. Here is a video of Mike helping Ali pray the prayer of Salvation. (I have to admit I was kind of jealous that it wasn't me helping her since I had already helped the first three do it. But as long as she does it that's all that matters.) TURN UP THE VOLUME!!!!
Someone thought maybe it was peer pressure but I am certain that it wasn't. I have asked her at least 10 times in the past if she wanted to do it and she always said NO. At times I thought she was ready and then she'd lose her focus and be off on some other subject so I just dropped it. I don't want to force the moment. This moment was not forced. It was perfect and I'm thankful. I hope that Ali will always love God and serve him for her entire life.
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you were able to capture this on video!!! What a super memory to be able to watch in the future. I'm sure it wasn't peer pressure. I've doubted my kids a few times because they were so little (both were 3), but I can see them growing in the Lord every day (well, some days I don't see it...haha), and I know that is just Satan wanting to take away some of my joy. It's amazing how God is working in their young lives. I'm sure you'll see evidence as Ali gets older too!
Thanks, Kendra. :) I look forward to seeing Alison grow. I thought this day would never get here as the other three accepted the Lord a month or two before they turned 3. Ethan was going through a TERRIBLE time- hitting the nurse at a sick visit, fighting me & Mike, etc. As soon as he accepted the Lord he calmed down. :) Let's cross our fingers that this happens for Ali too!!!! I could use the relief. ha
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