Audrey's Salvation Day...December 27. 2015

Dear Audrey Day,

Today is your official Salvation Day. I say "official" because your dad and I both believe you have been save for a while. We keep asking you to relay what you believe and what you think about Jesus. You have told us many times that you believe in Jesus and that he died for your sins so that you wouldn't have to. You understand that you cannot get to Heaven without Him. When I tell you that "one day if you choose to follow Jesus...", you always say "But I already have decided that". Daddy and I kept waiting so that we could be sure. We wanted to ask you several times over a period of time.

This morning we decided to stay home from church and have a devotional time together as a family to talk about this past year and the blessings and answers to prayer we had received. One thing that we talked about as a family was how you had come to understand a lot about Jesus this year. Jack whispered something in Daddy's ear and then asked if he could say it out loud. Daddy said yes. Jack said that "Audrey is already saved and that Mommy told me that". You got a big grin on your face. I asked you if you would like to make this your Salvation Day and you said yes! You immediately asked if we could go out to dinner to celebrate! I suppose you had been waiting for this day to be made official for quite some time. We went to Main Event and played games. You requested a soft pretzel for your dinner followed by ice cream. The lady even let you have a free squeaky rubber ducky even though you didn't have enough tickets.

Oh sweet Audrey. You amaze me every day. You are determined to show love to everyone you meet. You are so sweet and loving towards your friends and especially to those who are younger than you. You are still the little mommy that you were when you were younger. You are joyful and silly and full of energy. You love to be held and cuddled (but are not big on kisses). :) I still give you plenty. You are a helper in every way. Every night after your bath you come down and say, "What do you  need help with mommy?". You have a strong conscience and often come to me proactively if you have done something wrong. You are a peacemaker at school according to your teachers and from your own report. You desire to be good and seek approval that you are doing the right thing. You are gentle with Sam and love him so very much. You demonstrate amazing self control for a 4-year-old. Audrey, you are a true delight and I feel so privileged to be your mommy. My heart wells when I think about spending eternity with you. One day you will understand what it means for a mother and father to see their children choose Christ. It is truly unspeakable joy. Really there are no words to describe the joy. Thank you Jesus for this precious gift. Your daddy and I will always be here for your no matter what.

Today this is my prayer for you...

Lord Jesus...Thank you for this precious girl that you have allowed us to know and raise. Thank you that she has chosen to love you and follow you. I pray that she would do so all the days of her life. I pray that her faith would never once waiver and that she would cling to you tightly no matter what the circumstance. I pray that she would experience unspeakable joy every day of her life as she remembers that she will be with you for eternity. I pray that she would fall more in love with you every day and that she would rely on you to guide her. I pray that you would bless her with a godly husband and a quiver full of children. I pray that through the times where she suffers, you would hold her tightly and reassure her of your presence and love for her. I pray that she would seek YOUR plan for her life and learn to stay in place until she understands that next step you have for her. I pray that she would hear YOUR voice above all others and that your would protect her from the enemy's attacks. Place your angels around her. I pray that her faith would grow exponentially in these coming years. I pray that she would seek her self-worth in you and in knowing that she is a child of God and loved beyond measure. I pray that she could grasp even the smallest amount of love you have for her.  I pray that I can be the mother that she needs me to be. Lord Jesus, give us wisdom to parent her. Lord, continue to refine me through parenting this precious girl. Convict me of where I sin against her so that I can change and be better for her. I pray that you would give me a humble heart before her. Thank you for the privilege of knowing her and being her mother.
I love you Jesus. Amen.

We love you sweet Audrey Day!!!
Love Mommy and Daddy