Kierstin's Dedication Day!
On Sunday Sean and I will be dedicating Kierstin at Woodstock Bible. Yes...she is 14 months old, but in all honesty this couldn't come at a better time.
As most of you know, as Christians we dedicate our children to renew our commitment to raise our children with Biblical principles. But if I was honest with you I would tell you that not only do I hardly remember K1, K2 and K3's dedication, I was just going through the motions. Doing what I knew to be right and what I thought was a "service" to the kids.
This time that won't happen.
To those watching, Kierstin's dedication will seem the same as the others(and if anyone can remember it...they should receive a reward!), but for me...this is different. This really means so much more. I can't guarantee that I won't lose it because the gravity of what is actually happening is just greater. DO YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN? DOES THIS MAKE SENSE?
My grandpa died last week, and is in Heaven only because someone told him about Jesus. And his love and devotion only grew because of a personal relationship with Christ. ITS THAT SIMPLE.
So here is the simple truth. If we aren't telling our kids about Jesus, who is? Who do I trust with that job if it isn't us?
So when we dedicate our dear Kierstin this Sunday, we are really standing up to say thank you to God for her, and to profess to those present that we will not drop the ball with her.
posted by Erin @ 10:32 AM
3 Comments:
Kudos to you for dedicating & especially for doing it for the "right" reasons. Sometimes it just seems like it is a ritual that is part of the church culture & that is why people do it. I wonder if accountability plays any part in child dedications, since it is a public declaration. What if someone said, "Hey, remember when you dedicated your child? Well, do you think ________ is really in their best interest?" I have never heard of that actually happening.
I think it is SO neat that THIS time it is taking on a really special significance and that through sadness comes joy! Praise Him!
How'd it go??
As part of a dedication we as a church are also promising to come along side of you (or that's what we're suposed to do) I wasn't able to be at the dedication, but I wanted you to know that I will be praying for you and sean and how you raise your family for God!! I think its awesome!!! I know that my dh and I would not be able to do it with out the prayers and encouragment from others!! :0)
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