Out of the Mouths of Babes...

Lately, while the littlest ones nap, Rachel and I have been reading, writing and doing crafts.  It is hard to find time for one on one time with each girl but it is so important for them.  Somehow, every day, I manage to squeeze in a few minutes (sometimes more) to give just one at a time my undivided attention.  Last Friday (January 10th) Rachel decided she wanted the two of us to write a story together.  I asked her what kind of story she wanted to write and her response was, "a story about Jesus."  Of course I agreed to this great idea and we began our story.  With just a few, "and then what happened, Rachel" prompts from me, here is the story Rachel wrote... She was the writer; I was the scribe...


                                                      Jesus Died on the Cross
"Christmas was Jesus' birthday.  Jesus was born from his mommy, Mary.  God put Jesus in her tummy.  He was born in the stable because there was no homes left.  There were 3 wise men who bringed him presents.  I can't remember what.  He lived until he was the same age as my daddy.  Then he died on the cross.  That's my favorite part.  It's really not sad because he came back alive.  God was holding him while he was in the tomb.  After 3 days he was alive and went to Heaven.  Jesus had to die on the cross to forgive our sins.  We have to say we are sorry and ask forgiveness for sins.  He wants us to ask him to live in our hearts.  He loves us so much he died for us.  One day he is going to come back to Earth for all the people who are forgiven and saved.  We get to live in Heaven for a thousand years and years and years and years and years." 

You are so proud, as you should be!

Rachel, you did a great job writing the date at the top, signing your autograph at the bottom and decorating with a cross and hearts.

What a wonderful story this is Rachel.  I'm so happy you chose to write about the greatest story of all!  I'm so happy you love to talk about and sing about Jesus.  Your most favorite song is Amazing Grace.  We listen to it in the car ALL THE TIME and you ask me to sing it to you almost every night.  I pray that you will always have this love and curiosity for our Savior.  I pray every day that you will one day except Jesus Christ as your savior.  I started praying this prayer for you and your sisters the day I found out each of you were growing in my belly.  There's nothing you could ever do to make me any happier than giving your life to Christ.  I pray that you choose to live your life for Him.  Always remember, I love you but He loves you more than any person has the ability to love.