AuburnChick's Adventures

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.

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