Elizabeth's Dedication

This morning Elizabeth was dedicated to God. By that, we mean that we got up in front of our church and thanked God publicly for saving our little girl and for Him giving her to us. We also thanked the church for praying so much for her and for us. I then read the following passage:

Isaiah 41:8-13

"But you, O Israel, my servant,
Jacob, whom I have chosen,
you descendants of Abraham my friend,

I took you from the ends of the earth,
from its farthest corners I called you.
I said, 'You are my servant';
I have chosen you and have not rejected you.

So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

"All who rage against you
will surely be ashamed and disgraced;
those who oppose you
will be as nothing and perish.

Though you search for your enemies,
you will not find them.
Those who wage war against you
will be as nothing at all.

For I am the LORD, your God,
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you.

May Elizabeth understand that Jesus loves her and died for her and that God is able to comfort and help her whenever she would need it. And may she learn to love Jesus and serve him with the same fervor as that of her namesake.