Out of the Mouth of Babes

The last couple of weeks have been difficult as Steve's illness has returned. Relapses are never easy, but this one has been particularily discouraging because he was just on the upswing from his last flareup in November. Once again, God's people rise to the occasion and carry us to the Throne when we are too weak to get there ourselves. We were blessed one day last week to have a young family visit us, to encourage us with their testimonies of healing and to pray. We had never met them before and felt honored by their visit to us - strangers but family in the Lord. They came with their two little children - adopted from China. Two-year-old Leland has club feet, which hasn't slowed him down any. Happy and full of energy, he and his sister, Lilly, wiggled around on the couch while the adults talked. When it came time to pray, all four of them gathered around Steve. As Beth and Gary began to pray, Leland put his tiny hands on Steve's arm and began to "pray" as well. His little eyes were open, and he never stopped "talking" until his parents were done praying. Was it baby babble or baby prayer language? Whatever it was, we believe God heard his prayers. When were done, he gave Steve a big hug as though he had known him a long time. The faith of a child is beautiful to behold. And a little child shall lead them....