Parenting Quote by D.L. Moody
““And the little fellow smiled and said: “Well, father, I shall be with Jesus tonight, shan’t I?” “Yes, you will spend the night with the Lord,” and the father broke down and wept. The little fellow saw the tears, and said: “Don’t weep for me. I will go to Jesus and tell Him that ever since I can remember you have prayed for me.” I have three children, and if God should take them from me, I would rather have them take such a message home to Him than to have the wealth of the whole world. Oh! would to God I could say something to stir you, fathers and mothers, to get your children into the ark.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life and Ministry of D.L. Moody, 1900
A child comforts his grieving father by promising to pray for him and to bring his love to God, emphasizing faith over material wealth.
In simple terms: A child offers prayer and love instead of riches.
Key Takeaway
Value spiritual love over possessions.
Themes
faith
family
grief
comfort
inheritance
Mood
solic
hopeful
reflective
Type
religious
inspirational.
When to use this quote
- funeral
- family crisis
- teaching children about faith
- comforting the bereaved
Key Concepts
prayer
selflessness
parental love
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach children to express faith in times of loss?
- What role does prayer play in coping with grief?
A Different Perspective
May not address the child's emotional needs or the father's grief directly.
