Last Thursday evening, I was tucking Lily into bed. She suddenly started crying so I asked what was wrong; she replied that she was worried she was going to go to hell for being mean to Mia. I sat down so she could curl up next to me, and we started talking about how we can have a relationship with Jesus and know that one day, a long time from now, we can be in Heaven with Him. At one point, Ryan walked by, and I motioned for him to come in and join us which he did. We continued to talk for awhile longer about what exactly sin is, how we deserve punishment for it, but that God sent his son to take that punishment for us. Even though that doesn't mean our sinful actions don't have consequences now, we can be assured that Jesus will take the eternal punishment for us. At one point, Ryan said how when God looks at us, He sees Jesus who is holy, blameless and perfect, instead of seeing our sins. Lily paused and replied "I think I have a catechism question about that. It's called justification. What is justification? It is God regarding sinners as if they had never sinned." Our mouths just kind of dropped for a moment before Ryan said "well, yes, that's exactly what it is." We talked for a bit longer, and when we asked Lily to explain something to us, she was able to in her own words. I truly believe she understands that she is a sinner, and she needs God's grace to forgive her. After our conversation, we asked if she wanted to tell God about her understanding and decision which she did. She then slept very well that night. She was so excited to go to school the next day and share her decision with her teachers and friends! We are very thankful for a school like ACCA that partners with us in raising our children to love and honor God.
What an incredible feeling to see our child come to a saving knowledge of God! We are so thankful for her decision. I can't think of any better evening than this one!
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