Their mother insists that they are “normal” children who argue and get frustrated with each other as all siblings do. However, in this in this recording filmed to encourage others in their church, the love of Trenton Cochran for his disabled sister Lindsay is a beautiful example of self-forgetfulness as sacrificial:
In a separate interview their mother added that her children have a deepened appreciation for life and maturity beyond their years because of her battle with breast cancer . . . .
In His teaching about greatness in the kingdom of heaven Jesus taught:
“I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 18:3, 4It is right to protect our children, however, we do ourselves and them a disservice when we fail to teach them that all of life is a gift from God. To be self-forgetful is to honor His example of sacrifice by loving as He has loved us:
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking . . . .” I Corinthians 13: 4, 5aAll to His Glory!
So tender, Kathy. Like Jesus’s love for us.
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Amen, Liz . . . out of the mouths of babes God speaks and touches even the hardest of hearts.
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I am in puddles after watching this … The Lord brought it at the right time … I needed this reminder and example of selfless love. Thanks for sharing it with us!
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Giving thanks with you for His timing and provision. Blessings to you and yours Heidi!
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