Kelli’s Prayer

What a joy to watch my daughter pray for the entire congregation this morning at church.  She specifically prayed for the parents of the church to step up and “parent” their children.  For Moms and Dads to be leaders and to have the resolve to do what is right.  She prayed for parents of traditional families, blended families and for single parents.  Sandra and I were both in tears when she was done.

After the service, I asked her why she chose to pray for parents.  Her response was one I’ll never forget; “I figured I need to be on board with the conviction that this family shares for parents.”  Wow!  Sandra and I work so hard on our family’s unity.  We talk in class about “dynamic family unity” and how our children need to have a greater love for the family than for themselves.  How they should be willing to sacrifice their own agenda for the agenda of the family.  The Carter 5 Family has dynamic unity.  Kelli is an example of the results when parents are resolved to develop the hearts and minds of their children to sacrifice themselves for the good of the family.

God has done a remarkable work in Kelli and the coolest thing is that he’s not done.  He is creating an incredible young woman who seeks His heart and who desires to serve Him.  I am so proud of her!