Psalm 51:10

Sometimes it's hard for me to remember that the reason Kara seems to delight in disobedience is because she's a sinner. She's a sweet, little sinner, but a sinner just the same. The Fall has affected her just as it has myself (and everyone), and God gave me this great responsibility to learn and grow in face of the difficulties of parenthood.

Now that she is older and has a better comprehension of things, Lee and I have been tempted to start asking her "why" questions. Why did you push that boy? Why did you tell Mommy you didn't need to go potty? Why did you walk away when I called you? We don't need to ask these questions, and most of the time Kara wouldn't be able to provide an answer if she wanted to. But we already know the answer..she's a sinner.

We have struggled, but set to be intentional about, teaching her heart and not just changing her outward behavior. The other day I asked her if there was an area she needed God's help with. She totally unprompted said her heart. Wow! Kids get it.

So our verse right now is Psalm 51:10a; "Create in me a clean heart, O God." This is our prayer for her. This is our prayer for ourselves.