Children

It's been kind of a sobering week for me, for several reasons. I won't get into those. But it's caused me to really reflect on stuff.

One thing that has been amazing though, is watching Ollie grow and learn. He is such a sponge! I know that's not unusual for this age. But it's crazy to see.

It makes me realize more why Jesus was so fond of children, and challenged his disciples to believe like a child would. Pure faith.

Ollie picks up any song so quickly, and how sweet it is to hear him sing songs praising the Lord. I just think God must listen so closely to those. His heart must melt to hear him sing, "Jesus loves me" or "hallelujah" or "hosanna" or "Jesus conquered the grave"...

He also picks up on stories so quickly, like any child would. The other day, we were with Joel's family. Ollie started talking about Daniel (from the lion's den) and I asked him, "What about Daniel?" Ollie said, "saved Jesus" (as in, Jesus saved Daniel). He knows about Moses, and David, and Noah and Jesus.

On the way to the zoo Sunday, Ollie said he wanted to go to heaven. When I asked him why, he said, "See Jesus". Although I don't know how much he gets yet, it is just so humbling to hear him talk like this, and realize the gift God has given us. We are SO inadequate to raise these little ones in a godly way without the wisdom, patience, and love of Christ doing it through us.

How important for me to pray for that DAILY!