Poop on Jelly: A Precious Moment

On this incredible, exhausting, exciting, scary, amazing, demanding, fantastic journey that is parenting, there are some moments that really bless my socks off. Most of them involve watching each of my children develop a strong faith for the Lord.

A faith I never had as a child.

A faith that is second nature to them.

A faith that is all their own.

A faith, I pray, they never turn away from.

Last Sunday Bruiser was baptized. He was so excited! It was a decision he made all on his own. It was a decision of obedience and a way to display his love for Jesus. Jesus, himself, was baptized out of loving obedience to His Father God, and to set an example for us to follow. Jesus' own baptism marked the beginning of His ministry here on earth at the age of thirty.

I can only imagine the ministry that lies ahead for my precious 7 year old!

One thing I know for sure: God has special plans for you, Bruiser!

"Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:19

12 comments:

Tractor Mom said...: Way to go Bruiser! Go out and be fishers of men....; October 28, 2010 at 7:12 PM
Sir Nottaguy-Imadad said...: Woo Hoo! I love it when God's plan comes together.; October 28, 2010 at 7:34 PM
Jillian said...: I remember when I was his age and I got baptized!! I was so excited!!; October 28, 2010 at 7:44 PM
Shana Putnam said...: Congrats!!!; October 28, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Rachel said...: I am so so so thrilled! (And I'm teary-eyed - such a sucker for kids who know Jesus!)

I just cannot wait for Itty Bit to ask Jesus into his heart - and I know that this is so thrilling for you to have Bruiser make the decision to be baptized! Way to go!; October 29, 2010 at 12:46 AM
Rachel said...: I am so so so thrilled! (And I'm teary-eyed - such a sucker for kids who know Jesus!)

I just cannot wait for Itty Bit to ask Jesus into his heart - and I know that this is so thrilling for you to have Bruiser make the decision to be baptized! Way to go!; October 29, 2010 at 12:46 AM
MotherT said...: What a wonderful, life changing decision! Congrats, Bruiser!; October 29, 2010 at 5:42 AM
Kmama said...: Congratulations to Bruiser!!; October 29, 2010 at 7:29 AM
Jewel said...: I am so happy for you and for Bruiser, Mr. and Mrs. NB!!! How well I remember the night Daniel was baptized in the wonderful name of Jesus!! There is nothing to compare!; October 30, 2010 at 9:08 PM
Michelle said...: Yay! Go Bruiser! I know you'll be a powerful force for God!; November 1, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Suz said...: Brusier, You are such a great example. I pray you'll continue to be faithful.

Proud moment mom and dad. Way to go.

Luvs

Suz; November 1, 2010 at 3:19 PM
Boy Mom said...: What an happy, handsome smile, on a beautiful son. You are doing such an amazing job raising each of your children to follow in the Saviors footsteps.

Congratulations!; November 4, 2010 at 3:03 AM