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A Parent's Prayer

Many years ago, before Kyle and I were married, we volunteered at our church in the three year old classroom on Sunday mornings. We loved teaching those sweet kids and always had a good time on Sunday mornings. We had a curriculum that taught the Gospel and how awesome Jesus is. We sang songs that taught them about Jesus too. While outsiders may read that and think...you cant teach three year olds too much when you only see them for an hour once a week. Well, to those of you who think that, you are way wrong! I've seen God work in the lives of those kids and it is amazing!

Over the past couple of years, we have been able to watch so many of those children profess that they love Jesus Christ and have asked Him to forgive them of their sins, and be Lord of their lives. Each time I see one of those sweet kids step into the baptism pool, tears well up in my eyes, and I feel so much happiness in my heart.

As expecting parents, and new parents, it was a daily prayer that the Lord would bless our pregnancy and our unborn child. We prayed for a healthy baby and a safe delivery. Each day after she was born we prayed for her health and safety because if we didn't give that to God, we'd never be able to rest for we would spend all our time worrying about her! One thing that we have prayed for for Ava is that she would become a follower of Jesus Christ and live her life for Him. As a parent, what greater gift is there than to see your child accept Christ? We so look forward to that day, and we strive (although stumbling at times), to set an example of what a Christian is and how a Christian should live. Just recently when we are done praying she will say, "amen," and that never ceases to put a smile on our faces! I pray that one day, our sweet little girl will tell us that she has made that decision. I can't wait to see her excitement about living for Jesus! I can't wait to see her make a public profession of faith through baptism so that her family and church family can celebrate that decision and encourage her in her walk with the Lord!

I encourage you, moms and dads, aunts and uncles, and grandparents....really anyone who is reading this.....pray for your child's salvation daily. (And don't just stop with your kids! Pray for the non-believers that you are friends with, co-workers with, or related to as well!)

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