Sweet Days!

Early Monday morning, Lydia asked if she could go with me to the grocery store instead of Sarah. (Sarah is my unofficial grocery shopping partner.) When we got in the car, Lydia started immediately with a conversation that went something like this one below. I wish so much I had a recorder, because like similar conversations with the other girls, I want to remember every word and tone of voice.

Lydia - Mama I think I want to be baptized. 

Me - Why would you want to be baptized? 

Lydia - Well the Bible says that Christians should be baptized. I want to be obedient. And you remember last Summer that I became a Christian? 

Me - I remember clearly. What makes you a Christian? 

Lydia - Jesus, God... 

Me - Why do you need a Saviour? 

Lydia - Creation is evidence that I need to be saved. And you are evidence, Jesus had to make you. 

Me - And what else? 

Lydia - Because I'm a sinner. I need to be saved from my sins.

There are a few points of discussion that need clarifying, but I'm pretty sure I see a baptism service coming up soon. Lydia's nickname has been "Badness", I didn't mean for it to be, but it just stuck to her. And possibly as a result, she has always seemed to be aware of her own sin. She is sensitive to times when she sins and usually wants to apologize quickly. Not all children are quit to confess and repent so it is refreshing to my heart, and a pleasant reminder that God truly saves sinners.