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Thankful Thursday: Spiritual Growth

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“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6

As a parent, any time you see spiritual growth in your child you rejoice. Well, we experienced a big spiritual growth moment with our daughter this week. On Tuesday, we sat down to do devotions with Munchkin in the evening; she announced that she wanted to start doing these devotions on her own. We told her that was wonderful, but we would also continue to do family devotions in the evening.

Wednesday morning, she woke up and asked if she was suppose to do her devotions in the morning. I told her that’s when I did them. So, she decided that was when she was going to do them as well. We got her all set up with her devotional book and Bible, and she did devotions on her own for the first time.

In the evening, she took the lead with family devotions and chose to read the scripture passage out loud. She normally doesn’t want to do this, so we were pleasantly surprised. She also lead us in prayer.

While there were many, many things to be thankful for this week, this really was the best thing for me. To see more blessings, head on over to Sting My Heart for more Thankful Thursday.

14 Comments

  1. Heart of Wisdom
    Heart of Wisdom

    What a blessing. Watching a child’s spritual steps has got be in the top ten. I see myself in my children daily –good and bad. Here’s to more good. 🙂
    Thanks for sharing.

    May 31, 2007
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  2. Lyndy
    Lyndy

    What a blessing indeed. Thanks for sharing.

    Have a terrific Thursday.

    Blessings, Lyndy

    May 31, 2007
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  3. marlise
    marlise

    That is a beautiful blessing! Thanks for sharing!

    May 31, 2007
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  4. Denise
    Denise

    What a precious blessing, thanks for sharing.

    May 31, 2007
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  5. Mary
    Mary

    Rejoice, Rejoice!! That is good news. Blessings on your weekend.

    May 31, 2007
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  6. Robin
    Robin

    Knowing your child knows God is everything in this life – everything. I know how blessed your heart feels today – thank you for sharing it with all of us!

    May 31, 2007
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  7. Alycia
    Alycia

    That is a wonderful praise and is the best thing a parent can pray for! I am rejoicing with you and am so thankful for your daughters spiritual growth! Always enjoying your blog 🙂 Blessings to you tonight!

    May 31, 2007
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  8. Nise'
    Nise'

    Hearing news like this makes me want to jump up and down with joy! Wonderful!

    June 1, 2007
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  9. Chrixean
    Chrixean

    that is so wonderful! doesnt it warm our hearts to see our children take the lead in praying for the family? My son has been diligent in doing so since he was 5. he’s 8 now and he has been an inspiration to other families as well.

    Blessings!

    June 1, 2007
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  10. Betty Jane Buckshot
    Betty Jane Buckshot

    Awww…tears! Praise God – thanks for sharing such blessings about Munchkin. Hope to see you all soon.

    Love T

    June 1, 2007
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  11. eph2810
    eph2810

    Oh, Heather, that is so beautiful. How wonderful that the Spirit lead your little Munchkin doing her devotions. How cool that she lead also your family devotion.
    Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us this week.

    Blessings on your weekend and always.

    June 1, 2007
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  12. Deena
    Deena

    What a great blessing! Keep up the example, Mom…lead the way!!

    June 1, 2007
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  13. Crystal
    Crystal

    It’s so cool to see your kids grow in the faith that you have taught them……How special!
    Blessings

    June 1, 2007
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  14. Lynn Donovan
    Lynn Donovan

    Wow, This is so awesome. Hold on to your hats, this little one will challenge all of you to grow in your faith. How cool is that.

    Thank you. This is one of the best Thankful Thursdays I have read. Lovely.

    June 2, 2007
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