On Sunday we dedicated my precious little boy to the Lord. As I really think about this the reality and symbolism of dedication is truly a glorious tradition - I think it's one that I took for granted growing up in the church. I was talking with my dad on Sunday afternoon and apparently there is a young mother in our church with a little 8 year old boy. She has a background in Catholicism and was wondering if she could get her little boy baptised or something. When she saw Rhett getting dedicated on Sunday she approached my dad after church and asked what it was that we did with Rhett. My dad casually explained that the dedication meant that we were giving Rhett to God and God was giving him back to us to take care of (what a huge responsibility). With tears in her eyes the mother said, "That's what I want to do with my son - dedicate him to God." She was so moved by the concept of dedication that it brought her to tears. I couldn't help but let it sink in and truly realize the magnitude of what it means to dedicate your child. I will never take another dedication for granted and I feel so blessed that we have a Creator who loves ALL of us so extremely much that he would entrust to us the responsibility of raising His precious children.
Lord, thank you so much for my precious boy. He has brought so much joy into our lives. We do not feel worthy of such a gift but we pray that you will guide our path as we attempt to raise him up to do Your will. Grant us the patience that we need and the courage to do what is right. May he grow to fall in love with You forever and always. We pray that you will instill in Rhett a steadfast spirit and may he always see people through Your eyes. We love you and can't thank you enough for Rhett. Amen!
I also want to thank all of my family for coming and supporting us during this day. We feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family on both sides and could not express enough how wonderful you are. We also realize the priveledge of having both grandpas dedicate Rhett. What an honor! We love you and we look forward to all of the wonderful ways that you will contribute to who Rhett will become.
3 comments:
What a blessing! Kara, I am overjoyed that God has allowed us to continue our friendship from college dormmates to now mommies. Your children are so special. Thank you for sharing these thoughts and reminding all of us the significance of dedicating our children to the Lord.
...and God, help baby Rhett to love his aunt Tee Tee more than anyone else. amen!
seriously though, i loved reading this sissy. i can't wait for daddy to dedicate my babies to the Lord someday! what a blessing. i love you and your husband and your amazing kids!
Kara...you're such a wonderful mom! And you're such a wonderful mom because you love the Lord so much...I can tell. I love the prayer you prayed for you little boy.
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