Holding Hands with Jesus

One of Allie's favorite places to ask deep questions and explore her thoughts on life are in the car. About a week ago as we were driving she randomly says, "God didn't make the whole world in 7 days." To which I said that yes, He did. We went back and forth a little because she was adamant that it was just Too Much stuff and God would get tired, sweaty, and need a nap.... a perfect opportunity to talk about how awesome and amazing God is. And He did rest - on day #7!!!

That day we also talked about the Holy Spirit, and my hesitancy to explore these deeper, more complicated spiritual topics were again received and contemplated and explored by my daughter's inquisitive mind. I love that she questions things to no end, until she is satisfied that she understands and can accept the answer. And on the other hand accepts some things so matter-of-factly without questioning them. She is a girl who is going to know what she believes, why she believes and Who she believes.

That day when we got home she asked me as I pulled the car into the driveway if we could sit and "chat for a while." Of course! So she crawled into the passenger seat and there we sat chatting about God and heaven. We talk a lot about heaven - Allie is full of questions and thoughts as she knows that heaven is where her baby sister is waiting for her. Anyway on this day Allie wanted to pray, so that she could go to heaven too. I was honored to be there with her as she prayed:

Dear Jesus,
Please come stay in my heart forever.
I believe in You Jesus.
I want You to help me make good choices.
I want my whole family to know You too so that we can all live in heaven some day.
I want to see You in heaven.
I want to hold my baby sister in heaven.
I love you so much Jesus.
Amen

What an awesome day as a parent! I am so thrilled that Allie has made this decision!

Just this morning Allie was tucking her face into the neck of her shirt and whispering, I asked her what she was doing: she was talking to Jesus.
Later she was sitting in a chair with her hand over her heart, I asked her what she was doing: she was holding hands with Jesus.

I understand why children are so special to Jesus. How can you not be touched by their sincere and genuine love. I'm so glad Jesus loves my little girl and has chosen her to love Him like she does!!!