To Obey

While having a conversation about what God might say in later life, I (Mom) asked S. the question, "What if God said go to another country?" (He had previously indicated that he liked to stay home.)

He replied, "I would go." At first, I was pleasantly surprised. But then he added, "Even if I don't like it, I need to obey." Wow!

Mercy & Grace

A few days ago, H. explained to me (Mom) the difference between mercy and grace. He said that grace is when you don’t get the punishment you deserved. Mercy is when the consequences are easier because of kindness.

Birthday Dream

Mom and Dad just told me today about having a birthday in Jesus when I was born in God's family. They gave me a present of $10 to use towards an mp3 player and Christian music. I said, "That's weird. I had a dream that you gave me $10."

My mom thought that was cool that God told me I was getting $10.

A Powerful God

God can give visions and help me to see that He is real. God showed me that He is powerful, so I could believe. God even used me to be a messenger for Him!

H, age 8

God's Protection

I thought we were riding in the way back of the truck, so I said,
"That makes me scared, but my God will protect me."

(We rode in the back of the driver inside the truck.)

L, age 4.

Prayer

One time, I prayed for a lady who had the eye flu. Her eye got better. I prayed for my mom that her headache would go away and it did.

God answered my prayers!

S, age 6.

David & Goliath

David was a follower of God. David was not afraid. But Goliath thought he was better than anyone. Goliath was a giant.
Now David had a slingshot that he shot tigers and bears with. So when the Israelites were fighting Goliath, David went to the king of the Israelites and said, “I want to face Goliath.” Now facing Goliath is a big deal. This is a kid who wants to face a giant. Now this kid is like 10 years old.
Let me get back to the story. The king said, “Yes, but you most have some armor.”
And he gave David the armor and said, “Now, put on the armor.”
David said, “The armor is too heavy.”
He said, “But most have some armor.”
“I have a slingshot, and I can use it to fight Goliath with.”
So Goliath came with his men. Then Goliath said, “Come. You dare to fight me.”
Then David came to fight Goliath.
He laughed, “A baby has come to me.” Then David got his slingshot round and round. And let go of his slingshot. The rock hit Goliath in the head, and Goliath died. And the Israelites won.

H, age 8