It is important to train our children how to have complete
confidence in their ability to cling to righteousness. Sometimes,
however, we do too good of a job teaching them to boldly
stand up in the confidence. A friend of mine has an amazing
daughter, who, even at an early age, has such a heart for the
Gospel. This young girl is constantly looking into situations that
she encounters and asking, "Does this situation need Jesus?"
Very recently, my friend was teaching her daughter about
Heaven. Her daughter loved the subject and began judging
everything on the basis of its eternal destiny. One evening, as my
friend was preparing supper, her daughter came running into the
kitchen.
"Mommy, did you know that in some places they put people
who go to Heaven on a float and push them into the water and
throw flowers at them?" Astonished at her daughter's
inquiry, my friend said, "Honey, I don't think that is the fully
accurate version of that story." Her daughter responded,
"Of course it is." My friend asked, "And why it that?" Her
confident daughter answered, "Don't you know by now that
I know everything?"
Confession: I have the ability to raise my children in
righteousness. I will rest in the path upon which God
teaches me to lead them. I will enjoy my journey and will
find moments of joy as we walk this great adventure together.
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