There are some moments that we, as mothers, tuck away into the recesses of our hearts.
This morning, one such moment presented itself to me.
Rooster and I got up and went to church. Chicky, you might remember, is playing in a tournament at Disney World.
As we sat, waiting for the service to begin, I glanced at the bulletin, making note of the verses that would be preached on.
I leaned over and asked Rooster if he wanted to open his Bible so he could read along.
“Sure,” he said, “What are the verses?”
“Romans 12:2,” I said.
He then looked at me and said, “I don’t need to open my Bible. I know that verse.”
I raised my eyebrow, and he proceeded to recite it, word for word.
Romans 12:2 (New International Version)
2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
My eyes grew wide. It’s not a short verse.
Rooster smiled and told me that it’s always been one of his favorites.
Here he is, a boy of 15, and he’s memorizing verses. Not unusual, I know, but it’s still not exactly the norm.
It was a moment that touched my heart.
Ever since my children were young, my number one goal as a parent has been to raise children who love and serve the Lord. Forget being respectful. Forget being obedient. Yes, these are important, but if they love and serve God, everything else will fall into place.
This is a moment I’ll treasure for a very long time.
As we sang the following song, my heart rejoiced in the knowledge that God is working in Rooster’s heart.
Of its suffering I do drink
Of its work I do sing
For on it my Savior both bruised and crushed
Showed that God is love
And God is just
Chorus:
At the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love,
I’m sweetly broken, wholly surrendered
What a priceless gift, undeserved life
Have I been given
Through Christ crucified
You’ve called me out of death
You’ve called me into life
And I was under Your wrath
Now through the cross I’m reconciled
Chorus:
In awe of the cross I must confess
How wondrous Your redeeming love and
How great is Your faithfulness
(2x’s)
Chorus:
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That just made my own heart soar… cant imagine how it made you feel… nothing like seeing someone hold the word of God in their hearts… & the younger they are, the more that word will DIG in & DWELL… incredible!!!!
Yep…my soul was singing (and doing the happy dance). One of the greatest privileges we have as parents is watching our children come to a saving knowledge of the Lord. It’s like watching them develop a fondness for your favorite food…only a million times more satisfying. Sigh…
What a joy to know that someone’s son and daughter is being taught the WORD!!!
That’s a great tribute to the way you’ve raised your children. To HEAR him quote scripture without hesitation makes it all worth while, doesn’t it….. 🙂
and one day when we all stand before God, you will be able to hear Him say “Well done my child” …
What a Glorious day that will be!!!!! *HOORAY*