Hubby was watching 'Deadliest Catch' and I sat beside him on the couch after a long day, trying to concentrate on my book.  The kids were all tucked in bed, except one, who startled us.

"Daddy?" he said as he walked up to us, "I want to know God." There was emotion in his voice.

The TV got turned off, I closed my book, this was deeper than the usual 'I'm scared of the dark.'  He came and sat between us.  Questions were asked and we deciphered what he meant.  He had asked Jesus into his heart a few years ago.  He was talking about knowing God deeper and growing in his faith.

No, you can't grow in your faith! Stay where you are!
Stay young and small and ignorant. 
Stay within my arms, don't flourish.
Stay where I can see you.  Don't leave us. 
Don't get caught up in the grand adventure of following Jesus, trusting Him with your life!
It's a big scary world, stay safe!

These thoughts crowded in my mind, all for a split second.

Is that really what I wanted? No. He must grow, and learn, and walk, and fly...

He's supposed to.  He needs to, to walk with God, trust Jesus with his life.
He may be under my roof, but his Savior has his heart.

Honestly, I wouldn't want it any other way!

Oh so precious! A mothers heart. What a bountiful blessing for both of you.

What a beautiful post! I understand those fears completely.

Sorry I haven't been around. I guess I was on hiatus. I'm back now, but in a different location. Come by sometime and visit me at www.thepiratemom.com !

This was a very beautiful post my friend. I do pray that the Lord will lead him closer to him even when he is young. It is amazing what God can do with them even at this young age. May you two guide him and lead him in the way he should go and he WILL NOT depart from it. PTL

Missing you my sweet friend ((HUGS))
In Him<><
-Mary