"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward." Psalm 127:3
Sunday while we were at church we had Sydney publicly dedicated to the Lord. We did this for several reasons.
First, we had her dedicated her because we realize that this little girl belongs to the Lord. We realize that we are responsible for raising her to love and serve our Lord.
Also, we had her dedicated because we realize she is a precious gift from our heavenly Father. It is not by chance, or just because we wanted a baby that we now hold little Sydney, it is because God chose to give us this baby!
Third, while standing before our friends and family in the church, we resolved to raise Sydney with God's interests in view. We purposed with all our hearts to love and provide for her. We resolved to train her away from her own sinfulness and point her towards the Creator and Redeemer of her soul. Oh, how we need the Holy Spirit's help in training, raising, teaching, disciplining and loving our daughters!
Lastly, we dedicated Sydney to invite others to celebrate with us and ask for accountability as we raise her. We wanted to welcome others into our joyful celebration of Sydney's life and also we know without a doubt that we need the help, observations, and insights from those around us!
After church, our family came over for a dinner in honor of little Sydney. We spent some sweet time worshiping our Sweet Savior and thanking him for the precious gift he has given our family. We also prayed for all the little girls and that God will rescue their little souls and draw them near to Him! What a glorious day that will be!!
First, we had her dedicated her because we realize that this little girl belongs to the Lord. We realize that we are responsible for raising her to love and serve our Lord.
Also, we had her dedicated because we realize she is a precious gift from our heavenly Father. It is not by chance, or just because we wanted a baby that we now hold little Sydney, it is because God chose to give us this baby!
Third, while standing before our friends and family in the church, we resolved to raise Sydney with God's interests in view. We purposed with all our hearts to love and provide for her. We resolved to train her away from her own sinfulness and point her towards the Creator and Redeemer of her soul. Oh, how we need the Holy Spirit's help in training, raising, teaching, disciplining and loving our daughters!
Lastly, we dedicated Sydney to invite others to celebrate with us and ask for accountability as we raise her. We wanted to welcome others into our joyful celebration of Sydney's life and also we know without a doubt that we need the help, observations, and insights from those around us!
After church, our family came over for a dinner in honor of little Sydney. We spent some sweet time worshiping our Sweet Savior and thanking him for the precious gift he has given our family. We also prayed for all the little girls and that God will rescue their little souls and draw them near to Him! What a glorious day that will be!!
Sydney on her dedication day! She was so happy all day!
Great Grandma Deaton holding Sydney!
Sydney in her dedication outfit!
2 comments:
I can't wait to see what God does in these precious little girls' hearts and lives!!!!!
Kisses from Auntie Jenn, Reagan! ; )
It was a GREAT day! The dedication ceremony was wonderful and the party was too. I love the picture with Great Grandma Deaton.
Love,
Mama
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