We're enjoying our first vegetable garden this year. The kids and I have been spending lots of time checking our growing crops and plucking out the weeds that seek to consume them. We're always amazed by how quickly they pop up and it's provided a great visual illustration for the sin that grows in our hearts: we need to get it by the root or it just grows back heartier and more stubborn!!
Last night at the dinner table, Mighty Man began a conversation that touched my heart. It is so encouraging when God shows Mr. Right and me that they're getting it!!
Mighty Man: "Dad, xxxxx (a young man we know who needs Jesus) has weeds in his heart."
Mighty Man: "Dad, xxxxx (a young man we know who needs Jesus) has weeds in his heart."
Mr. Right: "Yes, he does. Do you know who else has weeds in his heart?"
Mighty Man: "Who?"
Mighty Man: "Who?"
Mr. Right: "I do."
Pause.
Mighty Man: "So do I."
Princess Peacemaker: "Me too."
Another pause.
Mighty Man: "Dad, I pushed Princess Peacemaker in the pool today." Turning to his sister, "Please forgive me."
A few seconds later we heard a long sigh followed by these words: "Boy, it sure feels good to get rid of that weed. It was a big one 'cause I'd been holding onto it for a long time."
10 comments:
Every day in every way your little family are growing into the most amazing, strong and upright little people. You should be so proud of them, and of yourselves for bringing them up in an environment and home that fosters this sort of love and understanding. They are a credit to you my dear friend x x
Out of the mouths of babes. You have awesome kids☺
Awesome! Glad you're back!
Hi Gal, Nothing warms the heart of a woman who loves Jesus more than hearing her children talk of spiritual things! What a sweet blessing for you and your hubby. They are putting down some roots, and you guys are keeping them watered. The result is already becoming evident! I thank God for your good example for them!
Blessings and hugs to you, Sara!
Sure nice to have you back with us!
Love ya,
Becky
That is so precious! Your kids are learning so much and are going to be mighty warriors for the kingdom of God!
Hi! SO glad you're back!! I too have some 'trouble' getting to blog lately!
What a beautiful conversation! Thanks for sharing!
Wow...that gave me goosebumps...I will echo a previous comment...
Out of the mouths of babes comes prefect praise...
What an amazing object lesson...
Love,
C~
I just love this example of sin being like weeds in a garden it starts small and then wham its as big as a tree:-0. and it is amazing how wonderfully your little ones have expressed their understanding.
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Wendy
Mommy to 7. 9 and under.
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