Were It Not For Grace..

What a wonderful weekend we had! It started on Friday evening w/ Mallory's 5th Dance Recital. This time she was in in Cheer and she loves it so much and does so well.

But... the biggest thing of the weekend that I wanted to write about was on Sunday. My 2 oldest children made the greatest decision they will ever make in their entire life. About a month ago sitting on our bed on a Saturday evening, Mallory and Mason gave their heart and life to Jesus Christ. This Sunday it was all confirmed with them following in Believers Baptism at our church. It was one of the most special times in my life as I watched them walk into the water, Mason first. He looked up at his dad and me and smiled before being baptized! Tears filled my eyes... Then it was Mallory's turn. Sweet Mallory, so timid at times was shaking, but she walked into the waters, turned and looked up at us and as she went under the water I felt such a peace come over me. There is so much comfort in knowing that Jason and I have fulfilled one of God's greatest commandments as parents; raising them in His truth so that one day they will ask for His salvation. That day finally came and I feel so priveledged to be able to watch them grow further in Christ. I thought it was so appropriate that at church yesterday the song "Were It Not For Grace" was played...

"Were it not for grace
I can tell you where I'd be

Wandering down some pointless road to nowhere

With my salvation up to me

I know how that would go

The battles I would face

Forever running but losing this race

Were it not for grace"