We had a very special first Father's Day! John and I along with another young couple at our church took part in a Baby Dedication. What's a baby dedication? Well, it doesn't have much to do with the "baby" but more to do with the parents. I think it would be better termed a parent dedication. Here's the commitment we made before the church, the Pastor read as follows:
John & Lee Ann, by coming forward before God and his people, do you hereby declare your desire to dedicate yourselves and your son, Levi to the Lord? If so, please respond by saying, "we do".
Having come freely, I ask now that you enter into the following commitment in the presence of God and His people. John, you serve as the head of the home and will be the one that God holds responsible for guiding and leading your family in His ways. Serving acceptably in this place will provide Levi the opportunity to walk in the abundant life that Christ offers.
Do you John & Lee Ann vow by God's help and in partnership with the church, to provide Levi a Christian home of love and peace, to raise him in the truth of our Lord's instruction and discipline, and to encourage him to one day trust Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord? ("We do").
WOW! What an awesome responsibility! It is very sobering, but also exciting. Now, before the church we have promised to raise Levi in a godly manner- but it starts with our lives.
Help us Lord...
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