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Your word I have hidden in my heart. Psalm 119:11
My son has finally discovered the path that leads to God.
Now, Jeremy and I are in the same Sunday school class, and when he walks through the door, I want to stand and say to everyone, “ Look ! My son who once was lost is found. ”
But, of course, I restrain myself and only say, “ Good morning, Jeremy.”
Recently, our teacher posed a question about the letter of Paul to the Romans. Jeremy raised his hand and quoted, “ What shall we say then " ?
Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound ?
God forbid.
" How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer there in " ? (Romans 6:1–2).
He added matter-of-factly, “ Mr. Bob Craig made us memorize almost all of the sixth chapter of Romans in high school.
Even when I lived for years in rebellion, those words played over and over in my heart.
Finally, I couldn’t ignore them any longer.”
We adjourned and moved into the sanctuary.
The pastor announced that he’d be preaching from the sixth chapter of Romans.
I looked toward the back for Jeremy.
He, too, was searching for me.
And when we connected, we gave each other a thumbs-up.
Most people in our small congregation understood and smiled, as did the pastor.
I could even imagine God smiling and sticking His thumb up, celebrating Jeremy’s rediscovered faith.
All those years, Father, when I thought You didn’t hear my prayer, You were at work in Jeremy’s heart.
Love Ya, ~Barbara
My son has finally discovered the path that leads to God.
Now, Jeremy and I are in the same Sunday school class, and when he walks through the door, I want to stand and say to everyone, “ Look ! My son who once was lost is found. ”
But, of course, I restrain myself and only say, “ Good morning, Jeremy.”
Recently, our teacher posed a question about the letter of Paul to the Romans. Jeremy raised his hand and quoted, “ What shall we say then " ?
Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound ?
God forbid.
" How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer there in " ? (Romans 6:1–2).
He added matter-of-factly, “ Mr. Bob Craig made us memorize almost all of the sixth chapter of Romans in high school.
Even when I lived for years in rebellion, those words played over and over in my heart.
Finally, I couldn’t ignore them any longer.”
We adjourned and moved into the sanctuary.
The pastor announced that he’d be preaching from the sixth chapter of Romans.
I looked toward the back for Jeremy.
He, too, was searching for me.
And when we connected, we gave each other a thumbs-up.
Most people in our small congregation understood and smiled, as did the pastor.
I could even imagine God smiling and sticking His thumb up, celebrating Jeremy’s rediscovered faith.
All those years, Father, when I thought You didn’t hear my prayer, You were at work in Jeremy’s heart.
Love Ya, ~Barbara
feellinghelpless
Is this true? It's so encouraging as I have a prodigal daughter.
deleted_user
THUMBS UP!!!!!
normaeh
My sons have returned ot faith, a praying faithful. parent will be heard
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