February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in. I finally purchased a new monthly focus board. We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good! My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy! My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just
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?
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?
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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
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
ReplyDeleteSo precious. I love to hear our GRANDboys pray, too...and as they pray, Ruby Kate is repeating everything they say. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful blog post! I love hearing Ky's "amen!" after our lunchtime prayers :)
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Wonderful blog post! I love hearing Ky's "amen!" after our lunchtime prayer :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet picture that just melted my heart Cindy! Where would be without the gift of prayer. Connie Royals
ReplyDeleteI love that picture, Cindy, so precious!...Christine
ReplyDeleteI have little tiny goosebumps from reading your post with this precious picture!
ReplyDeleteYou 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
such a sweet picture--great post, cindy:)
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