Welcome to a Milemarker for Lucy and the Ward Family
Christopher & Hannah want to Parent for God’s Big Picture
We’re here to encourage them in the task!
The Past
Served together
Married and started a Family
The Present Task
What do you see in Lucy? (Mom)
What does God see as your opportunity?
Deuteronomy 6:6–7 NIV84
These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Ephesians 6:4 NIV84
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
As you tailor that calling to this heart you are providing a Caring Attentiveness. What a blessing that is!
The Vision for the Future
What do you want to see? (Dad)
What does God offer you? — the Heart of a Father looking Ahead to Impact & Glory!
Simeon offers an honest recognition of both the challenge and the eventual Glory!
Luke 2:35 NIV84
so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
Luke 2:34–35 NIV84
Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
As you continue to look ahead to God’s Big Purpose of Eternal Glory, you are providing life-giving guidance. You offer a truly Courageous Vision. Wow!
Parents: Will you train up this child in God’s Ways?
Church: Will you support this family as they seek to follow Jesus?
This dedication is really a public prayer request. Here’s a couple asking for help to parent well. Let’s pray for them!
