This past Sunday we gathered with some other families at our church to dedicate our children to the Lord. It was a time of prayer in which we publicly declared our promise to raise Kate in the knowledge of Jesus (Ethan's baby dedication was nearly two years ago). There were lots of families there with their guests. We almost filled the entire length of the stage! Here we are with our pastor, Mike.
This was a great reminder of the primary responsibility we have as Christian parents: to raise our kids to know and love Christ. If we can do just that one thing, we would have been successful in God's eyes. When I think of this, I am instantly overwhelmed. I look down at this baby in my arms, think of the potential of who this beautiful human being is, and then I realize that God has entrusted a soul to me. Not just a human, a SOUL. And with this comes eternal implications. Then I say to myself, "Why, God, did you allow me this opportunity?! Do you really know what you're doing?!"
It's a tremendous gift I don't deserve. I am honored, thrilled, and already sorry for the mistakes I'm going to make. Dear Lord, I need you! I'm not ready for this journey...
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