I should have written this down closer to when it happened, but for awhile now Blaine can note an exact night where he asked Jesus into his heart while he was in bed one night. For a while now we've talked about Jesus and that he died on the cross for our sins which are the wrong things we do as humans. We've talked about the way we get into heaven is by asking him into our hearts and thanking him for dying for us. And we've talked about heaven and describing as best we can what it will be like, etc. They know God, Jesus, and Grant are there waiting for us. I've wanted to be careful about not forcing the issue, but making it their choice and timing. So there was one night where we were talking more about it after our nightly Bible story and Blaine said, "Oh yeah. I've asked Jesus into my heart." We asked him more about it and when he did it. And several times since he describes the same thing. He was in his bunk bed at night and prayed and said, "I love you, Jesus. Will you come into my heart?". Wow! I was kind of too surprised the first time he told us and wondered if it had really happened, but he's said it the same way enough times now that I really believe he had a specific moment. I know he's only 3, but I also know that he gets it as much as any 3 year old can. And I know there's something so much purer and simpler about a 3 year old's belief than an adult's. I find myself vascilating between happiness and excitement and I guess doubt. Does he really understand? But maybe I just need to have more of Blaine's faith. In fact, I'm sure I do. That kid has put me in my place so many times through quoting a scripture I taught them or reminding me of a truth. In fact, just the other night at dinner we referenced something about Jesus and Blaine interjected, "He's the one who will wipe away every tear from every eye." Praise you, Jesus! Our children are getting their word in your hearts!
One time during a bedtime Pierce chimed in after Blaine that he had too. It's the only time he's ever said it though, so we'll stay tuned. :)
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