"I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him. So now I give him to the Lord; for his whole life he will be given to the Lord." 1 Samuel 1:27-28.
We dedicated Austin at church this morning. I am so blessed and thankful for the opportunity to give the Lord what is His. We were surrounded by a small group of friends and family that gathered to support us and Austin. It was such a special moment - one of the first of truly relinquishing ownership of my child and recognizing that he is the Lord's. We are blessed with the ridiculous pressure to raise him and Bella in a way that encourages them and prepares them to be servant leaders.
We were challenged the other week at church to find life verses for each of our kids... pressure! I don't have one yet, I want to pick something that I think will challenge each and play to the strengths in their personalities that are already coming through. Austin's would use his tender heart and joy he brings everyone around him. Bella's would be about her ability to reach people and bring them together with her humor and personality. and something in leadership, her fierce independent personality will certainly aid to that.
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There is nothing sweeter than being able to dedicate your child to the Lord. You said it perfectly, "giving Him what is His." And now I'm crying again. Who am I? Hormones are weird.
So I know I'm preggo and all and a bit extra emotional these days...but totally cried watching Austin's dedication! Miss you guys!
What a beautiful video. Thanks for sharing. Looks like you have a great community in your church. I LOVE that verse too.
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