Today something beautiful happened. I always struggle with when and how to explain spiritual things to my kids. Zoe is particularly hard. A couple of weeks ago, I tried to explain that prayer is more than just memorized prayers (she has the "Our Father" prayer memorized... a few words are fudged, but still she says it often). I said she could pray at any time- doing homework, getting up, etc. She broke down in tears, saying, "I don't want to pray doing my homework!!!" I didn't know why. She felt overwhelmed I think. I was frustrated!

I have decided to be re-baptized. When I was baptized the first time, I was 12 and really doing it more to please my mother. Today, I asked Zoe on the ride home today if she would come and watch me get baptized. She asked, "What's baptized?" So I explained that it is something that Jesus asks us to do- that we get dipped into the water and rise up a part of God's family (it was the best I could do ). I asked her since she asked Jesus into her heart if she also wanted to get baptised someday (I realize she still might be a bit too young). She started to cry and said she wanted to wait until she got older. She said she was afraid to get water in her face. I told her that Jesus understood- and that she should just talk to Him and tell Him her fears. This made her even MORE upset. I was again frustrated. I don't know what to do! I prayed a little silent prayer- I said, "God, I don't know how to do this! Please tell me what to do- God, give me Your vision for my children so I know how to support them!"

After we went to dinner tonight, the sun was shining in the sky- but it was raining really hard. I told Zoe that conditions were right for a rainbow. She was really excited and said she wanted a rainbow. I told her to pray to the Lord and ask Him to send one for her. So, she said this beautiful simple prayer- with the faith only children have. She waited not so patiently for the answer (I told her it took God a little while to make the clouds and sun move just right). Meanwhile, I was silently praying, "Lord, please answer her prayer! Show her that You see and hear her, and that You are able!" A few seconds later, up in the sky appeared a beautiful FULL half circle rainbow. We praised God in the car. Then she said, "I want a double rainbow!" (We've seen double rainbows before in the sky- I've explained to her that this was God's way of telling us He loves us- no flood explainations yet). Now my faith was tested. I agreed with her the first time, but this time was stretching me. Not wanting to stop her great faith, I told her to go ahead and ask. She did. A few minutes later, there appeared a double rainbow in the sky. We both clapped as I yelled, "Thank You Jesus!"

Zoe was so excited. She began to pray- thanking God for everything that she could think of. God had answered both of our prayers in a way only He could answer. He showed me that right now it is important to keep it simple, and that He will show Himself to her. Praise the Lord.

Perfectly beautiful!

Hallelujah!


You are a wonderful mom, Julie.

That was so beautiful....we should all have such faith as your Zoe showed! You are doing a wonderful job as a momma, I wish I would have been saved when my son was little....to be able to help them and witness them discover the joy of God has to be an amazing and joyous experience

Sweet, sweet Zoe and her mama.
That was a beatiful time you two shared with God.
Definite goosebump wow moment to me.

Thanks so much for sharing.
And I just love that name Zoe.

love,
rosie

All I could do was just smile! What a great moment in time.

That will be a memory that you will cherish for a lifetime!



Your Friend in Christ,

Val



Messiahsicoming

You guys are so supportive and beautiful! I'm glad that you can celebrate God's goodness with me!!!

yea and amen!...