We pray that we are training our children as God would have us...to love and adore our Father in heaven, and to show others His love...and to know and share the true Gospel of Christ....
Children are mirrors! They reflect their parents...not always, but mostly....and sometimes it isn't a true reflection, but gives you an idea of what has been imparted in the child. Studying children and their behavior can give you a little idea of how someone parents and the values instilled. Because God has chosen us as parents to these wonderful children, we take this responsibility seriously, and we can say already -with joy, we are seeing some of the fruit! Thank you, Jesus!!!
The other day I said in passing to Tatiana, "You need to go and pray for Papi's owie (he was burning some cardboard and something blew up and cut his finger!)," Tatiana's reply was simply, "OK!" She left the room, and found Papi. I heard her praying, and peeped in the room and saw her with her hand on Papi's hand praying that God heal it!!!
Beamie told me the other day when Tatiana had fallen and hurt her leg...Andrew and Diego were trying to console her. Diego tried to help her up, and Andrew demanded for him to stop so he could pray for her first!!! Wow, I say!! They really do understand, yeah?
One thing I find challenging is being "free" in worship. I have a difficulty dancing around while others jump or dance. I don't mind giving God a "wave offering" or "lifting up holy hands" when worshiping or praising the Lord, but it is difficult for me to be "undignified" like David...so, how do I teach my children to be free in worship...worship like David?? Well, we started this weekend at home...dancing in the living room as we listened to worship-praise music. The children especially like the song Days of Elijah! Andrew wanted to play it over and over...how precious...(and of course, we couldn't find a tape for the video recorder!)
The other day we stopped at an intersection, and passed a guy who had a sign asking for work and food. I told the children we should pray for him. Andrew began praying for him, "no work, no food, and no toys..." It was so sweet and innocent...
Andrew also made mention on a couple different occasions of God's artwork in the sky..."pretty, Mami!" I talk about how God is a real good artist...and how he loves colors! The children look up to the heavens, and bless Him...may they do that now, and forevermore!
I have been really reading this Power of a Praying Parent...there is so much!!! So much to pray for! This woman, how did she cover it all--all in a morning!!??! It is a really good book to teach you how to pray for your children. We have tried memory verses, but have not succeeded well...we got to the letter "C"--maybe we can try that again this week.
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