Nov 4

Written by: Tim Van Arsdale
11/4/2008 12:21 PM

Mindee, Mollie, my brother Mike and I were in the car last night heading out to get something to eat. Mindee brought up a conversation I had with a guest at the cafe last week.

The beginning of the conversation with the guest last week went like this:

I asked this guest, "If you were to die tonight, and you stood before God and He asked you, 'Why should I let you into Heaven?' What would you say?"

The guest replied, "I don't know."

So, Mindee and I were talking about the conversation and about God and heaven while traveling down the road.

Suddenly, Mollie leaned forward in her seat saying, "Dad, I know what I would say!"

"You do?" I asked.

"I'd say because you're my savior...and I love you."

Mollie's answer was spoken with confidence and sincerity and a child-like faith. As much as a ten-year-old could muster. I had to fight back the tears. Her answer was so endearing and honest. It was a moment (as a father) that I'll treasure and lock away in the hard drive of my heart.

What would you say to God if you stood before Him?

Copyright ©2008 Tim Van Arsdale

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