Actually, let me start with a little lead-in…
Since Easter Ellie and I have been talking a lot about Jesus; his death on the cross, his resurrection and why he had to die for our sins. She’s asked a lot of good questions. Of course her little mind is always going about 100mph (or 160 kilometers per hour if you live in the southern hemisphere), so a great question about salvation would often be followed up by a question about why Rapunzel’s hair is so long, or why my nose is so big, etc. J
Ellie loves to hear about things that I did when I was little, so on Sunday we were once again looking at the Easter story, and I told her about how when I was 5 years old, I prayed and asked Jesus to forgive my sins, to be my Savior, and be in charge of my life. Her eyes were wide open, and I knew I had her full attention…then she asked if she could go ride her bike. J
Then, Tuesday night we got home late from a dinner and prayer at a friend’s house, and I was rushing to get Ellie in bed. I pray for Ellie every night as she goes to bed, but last night Ellie said, “Tonight I’m gonna pray, mom.” Then, totally unprompted Ellie said, “Dear Jesus, Please come into my heart. Forgive my sins and wash it clean and be my savior. Amen.”
Ahhhhh! SWEETEST MOMMENT EVER. For two days she’d been thinking about what we’d talked about on Sunday! I said/shouted, “Ellie, you just asked Jesus into your heart!!”
So I guess we’ll work on understanding the fine details of theology as we go, but for now I think she’s got it down pretty good: Jesus is the best! 🙂
Today after I got home from work we went to KFC for some ice cream to celebrate.
:)You make me smile, Ellie, and I know Jesus is smiling, too!
That was beautiful, thanks for sharing!
Your post just brought tears to my eyes Julie…praise the Lord!
Love, Deanna
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What a precious story! I especially love the “happily ever after” part of her prayer. YAY ELLIE for such a wonderful decision!
That’s wonderful, Julie! I’m so happy for Ellie and I love her prayers! Kids are so honest and just say things how they are. Thanks for sharing!
What a precious moment for you and Ellie. Can’t wait to spend time with her this summer. It’s coming up soon!
What a release of joy in my heart when I read this! I am so THRILLED for Ellie, and for you too, Julie as you enter a whole new realm of mothering a tiny believer! So amazing! ENJOY!
Sooooo happy to hear this! So proud of you, Ellie Belly, and we love you so much!
Love it! Yay Ellie!
how sweet is that? hugs to Ellie.
Um, i didnt know whether to cry or laugh…I did both. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing this. Thank you Jesus for drawing Ellie into a relationship with you.
A little behind posting this… but I think this is SO PRECIOUS!! Loved it! Yay, Ellie! Praise God for the work He does in little one’s heart’s 🙂 I love you both so much!
YIPPEEEE!!!! Awesome post! We love you Ellie!!!
Julie – I don’t blog but I’ve typed out the story of each of my kids’ “decision moment” – make sure you print this out and keep it somewhere special. Just the other day, Nora said, “What day was that when I asked Jesus into my heart?” and I am able to tell her the exact day and read her the story. PRICELESS!!!!!
Most wonderful mom-moment TO BE SURE.
Love you both so much!!!
What a great blog and what a wonderful and special moment in both of your lives! We’re so happy, Ellie, that you have invited Jesus into your heart and life! We love you so much. Grandma and Grandpa