Faith Of A Nine Year Old Analysis

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Faith of a Nine Year Old
As trends change with the times, one little girl keeps setting one that has become not-so-popular. Nine year old Hannah Levig keeps her eyes set on the true goal of a Christian: seeking Christ through everything. Kids her age could be playing the new game or saying the new slang that’s popular, but Hannah is always willing to step back and agree to disagree. Faith moves people in unique ways; for this little girl, it’s all the way to public school.
Hannah has grown up in a house teeming with kids. She has a total of five siblings, three brothers and two sisters. Everyone is unique, including her blond hair and blue eyes, that look just like her older sister’s. A full family seems fun, but not as much fun when you are the youngest, by a lot, with an almost exact twenty year gap between her and the oldest sibling, Hannah finds ways to pass her time. She loves to read, as it is her favorite subject in school. For Hannah, fourth grade reading is a breeze. It’s a nice way for her to pass the time during the cold winters in Minnesota when she is not “building snowmans” or “riding snowmobiles.” A book that fills her intelligence to the fullest, is the Bible. …show more content…

Who she thanks for her relationship with Him is, not surprisingly, her own mom. Hannah says, “My mom taught me a lot about it [Jesus Christ and Christianity] and I really believe in it but I’m still young.” With big aspirations, like learning more about God, Hannah doesn’t forget about her dream job of being a “dentist… or a nurse… a school nurse.” She realizes a lot of schooling will be needed to do such a big job, but it’s worth it in the end to be able to help others. Helping others is what Hannah is really all

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