We were in the car one day and my Carter, who can be VERY random a lot, suddenly spoke up and said:
Carter: "God and Santa they are a lot alike."
Us: "How?"
Carter: "Well, they both see all we do and they both have beards - Jesus' is brown and short. Santa's is long and white. But they are different, too."
Us: "How are they different?"
Carter: "Well, Santa, he only gives us gifts one day a year, but God gives us gifts every day!"
Again, reminded by a 5 year old of what is truely important. Ever since this statement, we have challenged our family to find the gifts God has given us each day. Sometimes it is hard to see the gifts when we have so much heartache in our lives. So I challenge you to look back on each day and ask yourself, "What gifts has God given you today?"
Great post! Carter has great insight!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that, Becky! I think we all need reminded every now and then.....
ReplyDeleteAwwwww. That is so sweet. It's amazing the thoughts that little kids can think of.
ReplyDeleteI see a preacher in your future!
ReplyDeleteChristmas Blessings to you and yours!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a smart little guy! You guys are doing a great job raising your kids!!!
ReplyDeletesoooo sweet and how insightful is he?? love it!
ReplyDeleteYeah Carter... isn't it great when your kiddos speak the truth and are so honest about it. What a great little guy!
ReplyDeleteHow do these little guys get so smart? What a super-sweet story to share!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this!!!
ReplyDeleteThat Carter is a genius, isn't he? Kids really are perceptive at that age!
ReplyDeletewhere you come from!
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