Beliefs

I have two really awesome stepkids. I know there are not alot of people out there who can't say that about theirs and I feel extremely blessed to have these two amazing little people in my lives. Our relationship is not like a parent/child relationship which makes it even better because they feel more free to ask me questions and it usually happens. The other night after finishing our dinner, the three of us (me, my stepson, and stepdaughter) started to have a conversation about what we believed when it came to our faith. These are the conversations that I have always felt would help direct them into a firm foundation on their beliefs. As a side note, my husband's ex-wife is Seventh Day Adventist which is pretty different from what he and I were both raised, which was Baptist. So, we've always made the kids aware of what we believe and why we believe it and don't try to force it down their throats to accept it this way. Back to the after dinner conversation, my stepdaughter asked me which day is the correct day to go to church. I explained to her why we went to church on Sunday versus Saturday and why I felt this way. One thing led to another and before I knew it both of the kids were just throwing all kinds of questions out there. To listen in on our conversation would probably sound chaotic and stressful because as soon as I answered one question there was another. However, throughout ALL of it, I could answer each question confidently and give them the guidance they were looking for. It was the most AMAZING experience I have ever had with talking about my beliefs. I can honestly say I have never had a conversation like that one that left me in goosebumps knowing that the Holy Spirit is at work with these two kids. Its always scary to talk about your beliefs with someone but after having a simple conversation with an 10 year old and 8 year old, I find myself not afraid anymore to talk to others about my beliefs. I thank God for allowing me to see such an opportunity right there in front of me and pray that He will continue to show me other opportunities.