The King’s Invitation relays the parable Jesus told about a king who sent out invitations to his son’s wedding feast (found in Matt 22:1-14). The important people didn’t want to come, so the King opened up the invitation to everyone. He provided wedding clothes and invited them to a feast. Even at that young age, I was able to comprehend this beautiful picture of life with God. God opened up my heart and I responded to His call!
30 years in His family.
30 years as His child.
30 years of sweet fellowship.
Indescribable…
And yet, I always feel compelled to try. As I look back it is just beautiful to see how God made Himself real to me through the different stages in my life. I’m thankful that my parents introduced me to Him, even at that young age. I’m thankful that they didn’t think I was ‘too young’ to have a real relationship with the Lord.
What a glorious privilege we have as parents to introduce our children to our heavenly Father and then disciple them and help them to grow closer to the One who gives us life, hope and meaning.
816. Memories of quiet conversations with God at night before drifting off to sleep and waking to joy that I just knew came from Him in the morning as a child.
817. Memories of the Spirit’s whispers to my soul and hungering for more of Him these many years…
818. The fact that I really don’t remember life before Jesus became the center of it.
819. Looking back and seeing how my understanding of and trust in the Lord has grown and changed over the years.
820. Time spent in I John celebrating and contemplating how God brings us into His family and makes us His children.
821. Parents who not only introduced me to Jesus, but faithfully encouraged and taught me to pursue him in every aspect of my life.
822. Grace and a new opportunity to embrace “30”. (My initial reaction to reaching this ‘birth’day was not met with excitement or enthusiasm.)
823. Seeing God at work in my children by the questions they ask.
824. Glimpses of God’s creativity and care as He uniquely calls us each to a beautiful relationship with Him.
825. Getting to read that very special book to my children now.
What a beautiful milestone to share! I love gift #818 – I think this is something that is dear to me even at my stage in my walk. Will also be looking into the book you shared for my girls.
I love this!! And ARCH books are some of my favorites. It’s so fun to read books to our kids that meant so much to us when we were small. Hopefully this one will have as big an impact on your kids as it was on you.
yay…super cool!!!! i love that you get to read them the same book!
God is sooo good!!! 🙂
Wonderful memory. What a joy to see the saving and keeping power of God. He gently led you and kept you in the hollow of his hand!
happy rebirthday! Beautiful testimony. I think i might look into that book for my grandchildren:)Love you Heather