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{May Has Arrived}

  I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts.  We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield.  We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord.  I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it.  Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...
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Wednesday in the Word-Little Children

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."           Matthew 19:14

Nothing will melt my heart faster than to see or hear a child pray. We spend time teaching them to brush their teeth, comb their hair and tie their shoes. We teach them to say please and thank you. We teach them so many things along the path of life but do we teach our children to pray?

Permission given to use image by Christi Iverson

Prayer is the key to all things. 

Think about it this way: When Christ died for us on the cross His blood created a way for us to have direct access to God. Jesus is now the only link we need. Because of this great sacrifice, prayer is a gift we should cherish, one we should be very thankful for.  

I don't know about you but I love giving my grandchildren gifts....And I want one of those gifts to be the gift of praying.....Pray for them, with them, and teach them.

I just recently was sitting down to lunch with two of my grandchildren and before I could get seated good I looked over at my little 2 year old granddaughter who had her little hands together, head bowed and a smile and says, AMEN! That is all she knew to do or say but that my friend is praying to her! 

May we have the mindset to Teach our babies to pray. The best gift that you can give them is the gift of Jesus through His Word and prayer. 

Hugs and blessings, Cindy


 
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  1. MelissaAugust 14, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Hi Cindy! It's true, other than teaching them about the importance of having the Lord in their lives, they must know how to communicate with him as well. I've taught my children this, and encourage them in it daily. Great devotion and so important! Blessings, Melissa

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  2. Breathing In GraceAugust 14, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    So precious. I love to hear our GRANDboys pray, too...and as they pray, Ruby Kate is repeating everything they say. ;-)

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  3. heatherAugust 14, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Wonderful blog post! I love hearing Ky's "amen!" after our lunchtime prayers :)

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  4. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    This is so right, Cindy! I'm amazed at the faith a little one has in their prayers. We have taught our children to pray and now my daughter has taught my little granddaughter to pray. It blesses my heart.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  5. heatherAugust 14, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Wonderful blog post! I love hearing Ky's "amen!" after our lunchtime prayer :)

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  6. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    What a sweet picture that just melted my heart Cindy! Where would be without the gift of prayer. Connie Royals

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  7. xinexAugust 14, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    I love that picture, Cindy, so precious!...Christine

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  8. SharlotteAugust 14, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    I have little tiny goosebumps from reading your post with this precious picture!
    You are so right, it's very important to teach children to pray. And to hear it from their little hearts, so sweet.
    I'm so thankful my parents taught me, where would I be today without Christ in my life? (just don't want to think about it!)
    It was very important for my husband and I to raise our children as Christians too. We are very proud that they love the Lord and are good Christian men (even with all the temptations in the world!)
    BTW, just wanted to thank you for your comments about your camera. I think I'm leaning towards a Canon. I've always admired your pics, they are so crystal clear!
    Thanks again for this heartwarming post and visiting.
    Enjoy the rest of your week!
    Sharlotte

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  9. farmhouse-storyAugust 14, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    such a sweet picture--great post, cindy:)

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