baby kicks

Over the last few weeks, William has been moving around more and more in the womb. It is such an amazing and wonderful feeling. I love and am thankful for every kick and movement that I can feel, for it serves as a reminder of who is coming right around the corner. And pretty soon, we will be able to interact with him directly. (We are so, so excited!) It makes me wonder what he will be like and how God will use this little one to sanctify and grow our faith. The role of parenthood seems so daunting because we will be judged according to a higher standard, but even though we are tasked with teaching, training, and disciplining William in love, it is reassuring to know that God is the One who will bring true growth and change to our little one. God will be there every step of the way, and with Him, there will be an overflow of grace, mercy, and much-needed wisdom. So we pray even now, that God would someday grant the gift of salvation to our kicking baby when he is old enough to understand his need for a Savior. And may God grant extra patience and love for us to be effective reflections of the Gospel to little William.

"Good Shepherd, who carriest the lambs in Thine arms, give Thy Spirit, we beseech Thee, to us who will be engaged in training the young. Make us patient, give us tenderness, sincerity, and firmness, and enable us to lead the young hearts to Thee, for Thy name's sake. Amen."