You may be wondering (or maybe not – see previous posts on this topic) whether I decided to take Elisabeth (Bess) to worship with us or not. The truth is I am still undecided. For the moment I’ve decided that she will stay in the nursery until I figure out (plan) how to train her to sit still and quietly during service. I do believe that she can be taught to do this. The hesitation is mine and has more to do with me and whether or not I have the energy to train her right now. I think this issue is very similar to potty training. (Maybe any type of training.) Because I fully believe that potty training a child is more about whether mom is ready than it is about whether the child is ready. I honestly believe that all training boils down to consistency and determination on the part of the parent. The parent has to be ready to tackle the job ahead. That said, now is probably a better time to train her than once the baby arrives.

Here is what Elisabeth Elliot had to say about how to train small children (babies) to attend church. She has given me a little hope and a few ideas. Maybe her message will be beneficial for you as well.

blessings,

dani

Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul. –Psalm 143:8