A nighttime conversation with my son as I'm tucking him into bed, "Caleb, what would you ask God tonight?" Between his thumb and puppy Caleb mumbles, "Why did daddy have to die?"
"Is there anything else you'd ask him?
Whispering once again, "Why did you not save daddy?"
"Caleb, what does God says back to you?"
Silence.
Then a small, sweet voice. "Sorry. I love you."
Yes, Caleb, I think God is telling you that very thing.
Oh Lord, draw my children close to you. Hold them in your arms. Comfort and surround them with your everlasting love, and bring them to trust you more each day.
See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. - Matthew 18:10
Let the children one to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God....And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. Mark 10:14,16
Caleb is such a sweet little boy, and you are one food mamma. ❤
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DeleteSweet, wise thoughts from a first grader. Better spoken truth than any theological student. God may not tell us the why's for everything on this side of heaven, but boy does He want us to know beyond a doubt that He loves us! God please keep these little words of faith deep in Caleb's heart!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I love that you asked him what God says. I feel like if I were in that situation I would have jumped in and tried to explain away the hurt. But this simple question allows the child to think about what their heart knows to be true about God and what they've put to heart from His Word. Way to allow him to think Kelly!
ReplyDeleteOh, my heart! He knows what's true. You and Josh have given him that gift. Praying for you all, and especially Caleb in this house. His name is ever in Max's prayers. ❤️
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