Child Dedication...

There was a child dedication at church on Sunday. As I sat and watched each child being dedicated, I found myself flashing back to years and years ago when my sisters and I were dedicated to the Lord by our parents.

I guess I was 8 years old then when I was dedicated. I was a little older for a child dedication thingy, but I think that was the first child dedication that was ever done at my church back home. It is still clear in my head that the three of us with mom and dad walked to the front. The pastor prayed for us and our parents. He prayed that we would accept the Lord one day when we grow up; he prayed that God would use us abundantly. My parents then vowed that they would bring us up in a godly way and teach us about the Lord.

I'm glad that my parents took that step. I'm not saying that I live a perfect Christian life right now; not at all. However, I do hope, strive and pray daily that I would walk in His path; that I stay in His sovereign plan.

I truly thank the Lord for the parents I have; for the life lessons they have given me; for their continued prayers; for their support and definetely for who they really are. I know my sisters would feel the same way too.

As I watched those babies being dedicated, I do pray that one day they invite the Lord to come into their hearts and rule their lives. I also do pray that one day I get to do what they do...