Dear Ruthie,
Today was your first Sunday in church! You were a blue and white dress that Grandma Linda gave you, some white tights, and white knit shoes. Everyone was so excited to meet you and you did great during the service: you slept like a charm! Your daddy and I were so proud of you. We were tempted to take you up front for the children's message... then decided against it. Soon and very soon, you'll be toddling up there on your own, so for now, I want to keep you near to us.
We pray that going to church never becomes something you do just because you're expected to do so. We pray that your heart is captivated by the Lord, that you desire to go to His house and worship with His people out of love and reverence for Him. He alone is worthy of our praise, Ruth. I pray you grow to know that, that your daddy and I can teach you that well.
Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Love,
Mama
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