Sunday, February 28, 2010

My Max...God's Promise

I was away at a women's conference for the weekend and I came home and spent the evening with the main man in my life, Maximillian. We hung out, watched a new Veggie Tales' movie and then I read him a story and tucked him into bed. Now, you have to understand that the things that come out of this child's mouth daily crack me up, amaze me, or bring me to tears with their depth and insight. But tonight, I was especially moved. We talked about a lot of things and He told me, "Mom - God made me special and everyone loves me so much. (which, i so want him to feel since he's gone through some tough stuff) and I know what a rainbow is - God's promise to us! I would like to plant rainbow seeds and grow rainbow flowers because that's God's promise!" To which I told him a very filtered version of a dream and vision God gave me the day the earth stood still for me, 10 months ago. I told Max, "You know, sweetie, Mama was really sad one day..'Why were you sad, Mama?'...well, because Mama was just having a hard day." To which Max replied, "But, Mom - Jesus will come and take care of you and you don't have to be sad - because He'll make you happy!" and I told him that he was absolutely right, and that Mama saw a rainbow that day and Jesus promised me that even though it was a really, really big storm, everything was going to be okay, and Max and Mia would be okay - Jesus promised! So then Max tells me, "Who know who I love the most, Mom? God. and Jesus. They take care of us." Then as I prayed for him and kissed him goodnight - he blew me a kiss and I blew him one back and he said, "I caught that kiss and put it in my heart." then one last thing, "Mom? Jesus will take care of you, always...even when you're lost, He'll show you how to get home, okay?"
Out of the mouths of babes...My 3 year old just spoke the heart of God to my broken and bleeding soul, and it brings me healing. Especially to know that he is knowing God as his Abba Father - the way I had to know God when my Dad left when I was 7. God has always been my Faithful Father and is being just that to my babies. I'm humbled with gratitude.

15 comments:

L ! N D S E Y said...

What a sweet boy Leilani! You are so blessed to have him to help you through this difficult time. I love you...and I miss you. Let's hang out soon!

L ! N D S E Y said...

oh and that was andrea.

Anonymous said...

I can't get the chills to stop! What an amazing little man, to speak such words of wisdom and truth!

Kristin said...

This makes me tear up (and it's not just the pregnancy hormones) Little boys are SO special. And they have such a unique realtionship with their Mama's. You are blessed beyond measure to have such a loving little boy who listens to the Holy Spirit. :)

Karen said...

"...your sons and daughters will prophesy..."

What Godly words from your little man. Keep training him well, Leilani - keep infusing him with God's word, and you will reap what you sow in abundance!!

Love you so much,
MamaK

EMILY said...

What a blessing! God is soo GOOD!

Kenny Wayne said...

a precious memory to hold in your heart --- thanks for sharing these very personal moments, they let us see & know God's particular care for you.

Tiffany said...

Oh Max! You are wiser than most adults! What a blessing he must be to you Leilani! I love the tenderness and unwavering faith of children...it is so powerful! I know I have sometimes felt that my dad was not a true "father" to me and I am so thankful that God has always been there and He has never let me down.

Thank you for sharing this precious moment!

prettyinink0402 said...

So sweet...loved reading this! Our kiddos definitely get us through some of the toughest times we'll ever face!

prettyinink0402 said...

So sweet! Loved reading this!

Unknown said...

SO sweet!!! I love it!!! He is such a blessing to have in tough times!!! I love you and miss you!!!

AMarkis said...

God has used my children to speak to me lots of times over the years- hold on girl, Rainbows really do mean Gods Promise-- and HIS promises can not fail! :) Angie

Chalk Inscriptions said...

Even in your pain, you exemplify such beauty! I pray many rainbows in your life! And your son is going to grow up to be one amazing, Godly man!

Unknown said...

What a well-taught and self reflected little one! I am often surprised how God uses the ones we least expect to speak so deeply to us. Even I can learn something from Max. Thank you for sharing!
Heather

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