Grace accepted Jesus! She is getting baptized Sunday. When the pastor asked her what she knew about Jesus, she said, "Well...I know a lot. He never lies." She said something else but I can't remember what exactly! She also answered him that yes, Jesus died to wash away our sins. She studied the pastor's face as he asked her questions (I was sitting beside him and I could see her face). When she paused to answer, he began to prompt her a bit. I knew she didn't know which part to share :) because I know my girl. For a second, I think he wasn't sure if she understood (I've seen this before when other adults have asked her a deep question ...she thinks long and hard because she is a deep thinker!)...then as they talked, he quickly saw she was more than ready. She actually began talking to me about becoming a Christian WELL over a year ago, and at Upward Cheerleading one night, during a devotional, she gave her little heart to our savior! I waited until now to let her move forward (not that I held her back; I just waited until she came back to me). The following Sunday (8/26), she went up front in front of the congregation. Dr. J asked her to step up the steps so everyone could see her. He went on to recount how she said she knew a lot about Jesus and how he came to visit us one time and we made Grace go to bed while he was visiting and he felt so sorry for her. HAHA!!! Mean ole' mommy and daddy. I am so proud of our girl. She is growing into a beautiful person! I know God heard my prayers as I knelt at the altar last Sunday; I see them being answered now at the tender age she is. She said several times...today is one of the best days of my life. She was so genuinely joyful. Something that only Christ can do lit her up. Faith like a child!
