I SERVE A RISEN SAVIOR

I was supposed to go to an impromptu dinner last nite with the girls from work, but as I've not been feeling well this week, we cancelled.

John got a call from Bro. Cameron around 5pm. He had 2 tickets to the baseball game & wondered if John & Sean would like to go. Both were THRILLED, to say the least!

I told Grace that since she wasn't getting to do anything special, that instead of dropping her off at FNO Friday, we would drop off Sean & take her to dinner with us.

Grace & I didn't do a whole lot while the boys were away. Played a little SWEET STREETS, watched Super Nanny on TV, & bed. I tucked her in, read her "GOD GAVE US TWO" from Nana & Papa, prayed, & sang to her. I kissed her goodnight & she ASSURED me that she wouldn't call for me like she normally does every night. I turned off the lights & headed back to the living room.

As I was answering my e-mails & checking FACEBOOK, I saw her tiny figure standing in the doorway of her room. She had tears in her eyes. I pulled her close & asked what was wrong.

"I want to hear God's voice. How do I do that?"

"You ask Jesus into your heart," I began. We talked for a few minutes about how Jesus died on the cross for our sins & what all that means. As we were talking, the boys returned home. I continued to talk, while I ushered Sean to his room. John pulled up a chair & listened.

We talked for several minutes & asked her questions. Questions I know that she knows the answers to, but wanted confirmed in her actions. Peace swept across her face as she told John, "I'm ready".

We grabbed Sean & made our way to the couch. "I don't know what to say," she told John. "Do you want me to help you?" She nodded. "Grace, I can't pray for you, but I can give you the words to say if you mean them." It was beautiful to watch. John spoke, as Grace repeated his words. He choked up several times. And she powered on!

I was thrilled to be apart of this, but even more happy that her Daddy (seeing as she is very much a Daddy's girl) was able to lead her. I prayed with Sean just 2 weeks after his 6th birthday (again, very fitting as he is a Momma's boy). I was glad that I was a part of this spectacular event ... but even more thrilled that John was able to pray with her.

Papaw Tollett died just 4 months ago. CHRISTMAS. Oh, how I have missed him. But I am actually glad that he was in Heaven during this time ... so he could witness this for himself! John & Mom both told Grace that the Angels are rejoicing for her decision. I can't help but think that Papaw is rejoicing, also. I believe that this was a dream of his: to leave such a powerful legacy to his children! Because of that man's faithfulness & ministry for the Lord, not only his children, but his grandchildren & great-grandchildren will spend Eternity with their Heavenly Father ... their creator & redeemer.

I SERVE A RISEN SAVIOR HE'S IN THIS WORLD TODAY ... I SEE HIS HAND OF MERCY, I HEAR HIS VOICE OF CHEER ... HE LIVES! HE LIVES! CHRIST JESUS LIVES TODAY. HE WALKS WITH ME & TALKS WITH ME, ALONG LIFE'S NARROW WAY. HE LIVES! HE LIVES! SALVATION TO IMPART. YOU ASK ME HOW I KNOW HE LIVES, HE LIVES WITH IN [GRACE'S] HEART

I know this, b/c I see the peace that came across Grace's face last nite. I asked mom, "is it possible that she looks different to me?" And mom said, "does she?" "Yes," I said. "She looks so peaceful & free." WHAT A JOY! WHAT A BLESSING! What an answer to prayer.