By Belle Hignight (10)
Being a big sister can be a wonderful thing, if you look for all the blessings in it! I have been so blessed lately by my baby sister, Charlotte-Grace Redemption. My three sisters and I prayed that God would give us another baby. He did! When I first met her, I was so overwhelmed with joy. She was so perfect. She is now 7 months old and loves to play peek-a-boo. She loves her toes, and laughs when we read her stories. She has a basket full of toys and she knows what’s inside. She tips it over and grabs whatever toy she wants. It’s adorable!
She has two teeth now, but she likes milk a whole lot better than food. It reminds me of this verse and how we are supposed to desire God’s word. “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby” (1 Peter 2:2). It has been so wonderful to watch her learn and grow. “Lo, children are a heritage from the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward” (Psalm 127:3). She now reaches out her arms when I walk by. I often wonder what she will do when she gets older and what she will like. Will she like animals like our sister Gabby or will she like crafts like me? Will she like to be home like our sister Lily or will she be lively and love to share like our sister Juliet? I guess we’ll have to find out.
I like this verse a lot: “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.” (Psalm 8:2) Charlotte has been such a blessing to our family. ♥
What are some fun games you enjoy playing with your little siblings? Leave a comment below to share with us!
|
_________________________________________ This month, KBR is hosting an “Encourage Your Siblings Challenge.” Throughout April, we are posting one article each week by big sisters, who will share encouragement and ideas for how to bless the younger siblings in our lives. We would love to hear your ideas as well – feel free to comment. Feel free to tell your friends about this challenge and encourage them to join you as you “Encourage Your Siblings”! _________________________________________ |
 |
Monthly Desktop Wallpaper
Belle,
This was a precious post :)! I can tell you have a deep love for your savior and your siblings! At sixteen, I am the oldest in a family of five girls (plus three boys :)!), and I can say that it is a wonderful blessing, though a big responsibility, too :). My youngest brother was just born on the 31st last month, and so I can very recently relate to “overwhelmed with joy” :).
Keeping serving our Lord :)!
Blessings,
Bri :)
Thank you so much for sharing, Belle! I really appreciate the love you seemd to have for your sibilngs! I’m 16 and the oldest daughter of 8 children(and one on the way). 6 brothers and one sister! It certainly makes me appreciate my sister even more! We did find out, though, that the newest addition to our family is gonna be a girl! Needless to say, we are very excited! The opportunity to be a big sister is such a blessing…..though, with that blessing, there is quite a bit of responsility! I know from experience that those little guys really do look up to big sis! Can be a kinda scary thought! But by the Lord’s grace we can be the sisters we should be! Again, the joy and love you express when speaking of your siblings is so precious, and I appreciate that! :) May The Lord bless you richly!
Because of Calvary,
Megan
Dear Belle,
Thank you for sharing! I can tell you are a very loving older sister through you article. May the Lord Bless you dear sister!
Love in Christ Jesus,
~Lydia Grace