Teachable Moments

I never really know when those teachable moments are when they happen, I just always pray that my children are learning all the time. There were a few teachable moments today. Actually, i wouldn't really call them teachable moments, because I didn't 'teach' Christen at those moments, I just had the privilege of talking with her and hearing from her what she has been learning.

For devotions today, we read the story about the poor widow's gift. I gave Chris a purse with 2 coins, and Lauren another coin purse with many coins. After the story, we acted it out, and she got to decide how many coins she wanted to put in the offering box. She said, " I will give God all my coins. I won't save it for my kiddy ride." I was so proud of her response.

At lunch, we were listening to tape recording of The Creation and Satan tempting Adam and Eve in Chinese. She said, " I know who Satan is. He is no good, and very naughty. Lauren is a bit naughty. But I'm a good girl." I replied, " You're right! But sometimes we are naughty too. When Lauren bites you, she's naughty. When you snatch her toy, you're naughty. And mommy is naughty too." She laughed and said, " That's why we need God. And He shows us grace." That was another 'wow' moment for me. She has assimilated our previous discussions about God and grace.

My prayer for my children is that they will know that they are sinners in need of God's grace and receive His gift of grace and salvation.