As we drove home tonight, Sarah and I discussed the third person of the Trinity. It all started when Sarah said, “The Holy Spirit is a kind of bird.”
I told her that the Spirit is not a bird, God just made him look like a dove once.
She asked why.
I told her God is kind of confusing sometimes.
Sarah said, “Yeh he put a costume on the Holy Spirit!”
Then we got serious and she prayed that Jesus would fill her with his Holy Spirit. She asked the Holy Spirit to help her be like Jesus, to show her what to say, what to do and where to go.
Not only was it cute, but it was a big deal. Sarah rarely prays out loud. She’s really growing up.
Amy, I am so happy to read this. I know how important this discussion and prayer wsa for Sarah. Maybe this is the spark that will cause the fire!
You’re a great mom–and a great friend. Can I get a witness?!)
Comment by Patti N — 5/9/2008 @ 6:40 am
That is so cool! I remember when you prayed with me to be filled with the Holy Spirit. You’re such a great mom!
Comment by Ashley — 5/9/2008 @ 8:33 am
That’s so neat! Ally just recently started praying out loud. It’s really sweet.
Comment by Debbie — 5/9/2008 @ 7:50 pm
I remember the first time I ever babysat your kids and they tried to “get me saved.” One of the points they made was that “The Holy Spirit Bird is always white, but not all white birds are Holy Spirit Birds, so be careful.”
Comment by Amber — 5/10/2008 @ 12:22 pm
Oh that’s funny! I was going to say, I’m not sure where they get this stuff… but actually, I know they just sit around making it up.
Comment by Amy — 5/10/2008 @ 2:04 pm