As Ryleigh continues to grow, not to sound cliché, but she is literally like a sponge, soaking up everything she sees, feels, hears, spells, and tastes. Her perspective on things is so unique and intricate. She interprets things that I may have completely overlooked as fascinating.
My heart leaps with joy when I hear Ryleigh say "yes ma'am" or "can I hold my Bible" or "mommy can I pray" or "can we say my Bible verse". Inversely, my heart sinks when I hear her ask "why did Nemo say he hated his dad" or defiantly disobey. Both sides very different, but used as teaching tools in our parenting. Similarly, every move, word, and expression Jared or I make she watches and analyzes. Some things she mimics, but still in her own "Ryleigh way".
God is challenging me daily through Ryleigh's perspective to examine my own heart and life. I was reminded recently that if we are not praying for the lost, we are too busy. What greater calling and need is there? How can life's distractions be more important than praying for salvation?
God has burden Jared and my hearts to pray for Ryleigh's salvation daily.
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)
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