tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340902560488772649.post238772709519815522..comments2023-03-21T14:53:59.723+02:00Comments on From the Heart of Mrs. Missionary: The Importance of the Family AltarJessica Curtishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04764438640150488190noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340902560488772649.post-30245133831106938232011-01-10T20:00:11.544+02:002011-01-10T20:00:11.544+02:00I agree, we as parents need to be very careful in ...I agree, we as parents need to be very careful in our approach to our children as to not promote a false sense of security or push them into a lifetime of doubting. I have seen, even in my own family, those who have ‘professed’ to be saved at an early age living their lives in total rebellion to God claiming salvation. With Anna, she came of her own will and seems to have a very clear understanding, which is growing each day. She talks about it freely. We do not tell her that she is saved (for how can we? I cannot honestly tell my husband that he is saved, just that I believe he is), but when she talks about it we question her and she answers for herself. As far as baptism, we will continue to do our family devotions and I am sure that it will come out sometime. But again with that, God will have to work upon her heart and give her the understanding and desire. The Bible says to come as a child. Adults often complicate salvation, when God has made it simple enough for a child to understand and come.Jessica Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764438640150488190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340902560488772649.post-15219185797872801162011-01-10T07:21:45.285+02:002011-01-10T07:21:45.285+02:00Very sweet story. I love your blog even though I h...Very sweet story. I love your blog even though I hardly have time to check it.<br /><br />May I just give a little caution. I would encourage you to be careful about making this prayer her certainiy that she is in Christ. Go slowly with this. It is very likely that she will have many, many more prayers like this in the future.<br /><br />I am not saying that a toddler can NEVER accept Jesus, but far to often parents give an unwarrented "assurance" and then the child struggles all of their life. Was I really saved at three? Was it at 14?...As you read the Bible more I would let concepts like baptism fall upon her heart instead of urging her to that.<br />I am hoping my comment doe not create a debate. This is justmy thought from having devoted many years of my like to children's ministry. I have seen the fruit of early so-called salvation produce confussion.<br /><br />What I think happens is that often a toddler knows they have sinned but does not understand that they are a sinner.<br />Blessings to your family.missionarymommahttp://www.babyhomepages.net/tenlittleinionsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340902560488772649.post-52090260154376970702010-12-29T21:51:09.226+02:002010-12-29T21:51:09.226+02:00Lori, I look forward to meeting you too! Your chu...Lori, I look forward to meeting you too! Your church has been such a blessing to us.<br /><br />Brenda, Anna seems to have grown leaps and bounds since she trusted in Jesus! It has been amazing to see the difference that has taken place in her heart...even though she is only 3 1/2.Jessica Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764438640150488190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340902560488772649.post-40837309486286013542010-12-28T23:19:03.524+02:002010-12-28T23:19:03.524+02:00Oh how my heart jumps for joy as did the angels wh...Oh how my heart jumps for joy as did the angels when Anna asked Jesus to clean her sins! I was 4 years old when I asked Jeus to be my Saviour, don't doubt her repentance, help her to grow in her new found faith! Praise His name!<br />Brenda from MaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340902560488772649.post-67904658399063086462010-12-23T07:44:39.091+02:002010-12-23T07:44:39.091+02:00So happy for you, Jessica! Keep up the great work...So happy for you, Jessica! Keep up the great work, Mommy!Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00843937048617443878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340902560488772649.post-44616059932922323492010-12-22T22:47:48.069+02:002010-12-22T22:47:48.069+02:00Praise the Lord! How precious it is to see a youn...Praise the Lord! How precious it is to see a young soul come to know Christ as their personal Saviour.Chris and Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663048880676198145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340902560488772649.post-56833244714099548462010-12-22T19:27:14.703+02:002010-12-22T19:27:14.703+02:00What a wonderful blessing!! I so enjoy reading yo...What a wonderful blessing!! I so enjoy reading your blogs and keeping up with your precious family. I hope one day to be able to meet you. Sincerely, Lori Hutchins from Lighthouse Baptist Church Rolesville NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com