Last night, my sister-in-law Brianna gave birth to her first baby, a little boy named Gabriel! It's really exciting, and I can't wait to go down to Virginia to see him for the first time. =)
I was thinking that now I have two little nephews, and it made me remember how when I was much younger I would pray for another little brother or sister. My prayers were very fervent, and I had the greatest confidence that God would grant my request. Usually when I think of those prayers, I think something along the lines of, "Wow, I was so silly back then. It was ridiculous how much I believed that I would get a little sister." And then I realized, hey! that's the type of faith that I want right now! The faith of a child.
It isn't silly when a kid has confidence in God. It's what a lot of older people wish they had more of. I love when little children pray, and I love to see their trust in the Lord. It's a beautiful thing.
And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. ~Mark 10:13-16
I was thinking that now I have two little nephews, and it made me remember how when I was much younger I would pray for another little brother or sister. My prayers were very fervent, and I had the greatest confidence that God would grant my request. Usually when I think of those prayers, I think something along the lines of, "Wow, I was so silly back then. It was ridiculous how much I believed that I would get a little sister." And then I realized, hey! that's the type of faith that I want right now! The faith of a child.
It isn't silly when a kid has confidence in God. It's what a lot of older people wish they had more of. I love when little children pray, and I love to see their trust in the Lord. It's a beautiful thing.
And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. ~Mark 10:13-16
That's awesome, Holly. I am so happy for your whole family!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ezri!! We're hoping to see them all this Monday. =D
DeleteIs it my turn to email you? I can't find any new emails in my inbox, so I wasn't sure. Maybe I just need to look harder.
Haha. I think that it's your turn to email. I sent it again, so you should now have it. I think it's the right one I sent, can't remember now.
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