"Ryan wanted to know more, so I told him that when a person wanted to become a Christian that he prayed a prayer for Jesus to come into his heart and forgive him for his sins. I never said, 'Do you want to ask Jesus in your heart?' I just told him how it was done."

What happened next brought her to tears. From the back seat of her car she heard Ryan's small voice praying, "Dear Jesus, please come into my heart and forgive me for my shins."
News of the little boy’s salvation traveled quickly by fax to Miriam's parents and eventually made it to the office of James Dobson, Christian psychologist and host of the daily radio broadcast "Focus on the Family." On November 23, 1993, the Turners received a letter from Dr. Dobson commending Ryan on his decision. "Nothing could be more highly treasured than the Lord drawing little Ryan to Himself," he wrote.

Even at three, the transformation in his life was evident, Miriam noted. "His little heart was changed. He had a real heart for the Lord, a heart to do right."

 

Written by Sheryl Potter
Copyright, 1998 Horizon Magazine, Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas.   Reprinted by permission.

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