As spoken at Lydia’s dedication on Sunday at church:
The Lord has entrusted her to us
so that we may guide and direct her in the love of the Lord.
We covenanted to dedicate ourselves as parents to bringing up Lydia Mei in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. And, we publicly confessed our desire that by precept and example, Lydia would see the radiance of Christ in us and when she becomes of age, that she would receive Christ as her personal Lord and Savior.
It was an emotional and tender moment for me. We had already dedicated her to the Lord. But, doing so publicly and having the congregation stand in a commitment to help us raise her to His glory–it was a humbling moment for me as a parent. I feel unworthy and ill equipped for the task that He has given to us to raise these 4 children who lay asleep on the floor above me as I type right now. May He grow me, change me, mold me for the task before me.
Aww, I love how she claps in the end!
I think you and Mark are awesome, examples to your children and I am confident that you will do a great job raising your children to know and love the Lord! And you look beautiful in those pictures!
LOve.her. Precious! Love that she clapped along with everyone!
OH equipped He will and has made you my friend! You are amazing! She is absolutely gorgeous!
And you family is so beautiful! AMEN
Oh, my! What a beautiful time for your family! Praise God for His good work in bringing your family together. May he continue to equip you mightily for the task ahead. Be blessed!
Precious. Wish I was there.
Lovely dedication. So glad Lydia is in your family!
What’s the story with Ashlyn’s dress matching the boys’ shirts? Where did you get them?
Kelly, this made me tear up. :-)
Beautiful and touching! I sure see Ashlyn’s nurturing nature there as she gazes at Lydia!
SO very sweet!! I loved how Lydia went to him! What a big, brave girl! Sweet prayer – Daddy’s girl! You couldn’t tell at all that Daddy wanted her back :)
Praying the Lord molds us all as we rise against the challenges that we undoubtedly face as Mommas.
So, so beautiful! What a special day. Your family is gorgeous, Kelly.
Love and blessings,
Robin