Dedication for Frances
Well since my last entry I've turned another year older, celebrated with friends I haven't seen in forever, had a coffee visit with just the girls, dedicated my baby to God and cleaned my house. I am very tired. This entry will be dedicated to that special baby so I'll just rehearse what we said at church with a prayer in my heart for the years ahead of her. I'll write about all the rest tomorrow.
Frances Aileen is her name and it means free and light,(and what a special light she has been in our lives). She is named after the two most influential people in our lives; my dad, and Gilbert's mom. We chose them because they have led such deep lives of faith, commiment, and service before the Lord and it has deeply influenced us in our daily lives, and we decided that a good and righteous name can be the best armament a child can have in today's world. We named her after them because having them as parents has been such a blessing in our lives, just like she herself has been such a beautiful gift from the Lord. "Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights. . ." James 1:17. Frances was one of those gifts given from God completely unexpectedly, but we quickly realized God's wisdom because of how His gift to us has enriched our family's life. It has been Frances who has been our teacher, teaching Jessica that persisitence and determination always brings success; teaching Elizabeth that sharing can be an option; teaching Gil and I how to laugh and tease. Her name fits her because she has a light within her, and if she follows this light she will find her freedom in Christ Jesus.
In dedicating Frances our prayer is that she will be determined and persistent in seeking out the Lord, and growing in her faith; that she will share His love freely with those who cross her path; and that her teasing spirit will bring God pleasure. So today we pledge to teach Frances (our little gift from God), to guard her and to do our best as parents to put her on the path to Him, the light from whom all gifts come.
Frances Aileen is her name and it means free and light,(and what a special light she has been in our lives). She is named after the two most influential people in our lives; my dad, and Gilbert's mom. We chose them because they have led such deep lives of faith, commiment, and service before the Lord and it has deeply influenced us in our daily lives, and we decided that a good and righteous name can be the best armament a child can have in today's world. We named her after them because having them as parents has been such a blessing in our lives, just like she herself has been such a beautiful gift from the Lord. "Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights. . ." James 1:17. Frances was one of those gifts given from God completely unexpectedly, but we quickly realized God's wisdom because of how His gift to us has enriched our family's life. It has been Frances who has been our teacher, teaching Jessica that persisitence and determination always brings success; teaching Elizabeth that sharing can be an option; teaching Gil and I how to laugh and tease. Her name fits her because she has a light within her, and if she follows this light she will find her freedom in Christ Jesus.
In dedicating Frances our prayer is that she will be determined and persistent in seeking out the Lord, and growing in her faith; that she will share His love freely with those who cross her path; and that her teasing spirit will bring God pleasure. So today we pledge to teach Frances (our little gift from God), to guard her and to do our best as parents to put her on the path to Him, the light from whom all gifts come.
posted by Anne | 12:22 AM
1 Comments:
This past weekend was exhausting ... but worth every moment. I'm glad we got the house in so much better shape. It feels great. Now to keep it this way!
Frances's dedication went so well. There isn't anything I would have changed. It was nice to see familiar faces again, and to really have a time of fellowship with our friends and family. It's encouraging to know that Frances is growing up around such great influences. She will have many people to draw on in her lifetime.
Gil
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