Many evangelical churches today have “baby dedication.” Of course, there are others who do infant baptism. In this post, Molly Piper describes the kind of attitude that parents should consistently cultivate regarding the future of their children. Her son Orison is three.
This afternoon Orison got a gift bag and told me he was packing his things.
“Where are you going?” I asked.
“I’m going to Kenya,” he replied.
“Wow, what are you going to do there?”
“I’m going to see my friend Eli. I’ll be gone for three days.”
He proceeded to pack all kinds of essentials, like kazoos, blocks, toy cars, and a train whistle. He went in my room for a spell, told me he was getting on the airplane. All the while I’m playing along and encouraging this little game.
He came out of my room after a few minutes with a big grin on his face, proclaiming, “Mommy, I’m back in Minneapolis!”
I can only hope I’m that willing to “play along” when God really does call him to far places. I have no idea what the future holds for our firstborn son. He may be called to the hardest country in the world for the glory of God. Will I be ready for that?
Click here for the whole thing. Read his Grandma’s comments about Orison’s trip to Kenya here.
Are you willing for your children and grandchildren to go to Kenya?
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