First Steps...

First steps.  That's what she took today.  The first time she walked to me from someone else's arms.

And where will they lead?  I know she is not ours.  Just visiting.  And when she has learned all she can here, God will take her someplace new. Maybe down the road, maybe a new city, state, country...

Our prayers for here are these:
That she would love God and find her identity in Christ alone as she grows.
That she would love people and be compassionate towards them, recognizing the needs of others.
That she would not be drawn to rebellion but find delight in obeying His Word.
That He would use her mightily for his kingdom.

The last piece is the scariest prayer I pray. I don't know what it will mean for this little toddler who hasn't ever been able to take her own steps until today.  But I know that God works for the good of those who love him and have been called according to his purposes.  She is here, and so she has purpose.  Wherever he leads her, he is there with her.  And I will love from here, and pray from here, and cheer for every step as I have today.

Lord, when you call this little one to something new, I pray we will be willing to let go.  When she hears your voice, may we listen too, and never become a barrier to serving you.  She is yours.  She is only with us for a time.  Oh Lord, use her mightily for your kingdom, that others may know you because she is here.