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We are all probably familiar with the commercial of a cruise liner where a man is putting on a golf green aboard a ship just as an extremely loud horn blasts "Wasn't expecting the horn!"Sad but true, we live focused on about every distraction life has to throw at us, but rest assured the loud horn is coming when we least expect it. We will be jolted awake to see that life has zipped by. Our children are grown and we will ponder our journey with many questions; some joys, and for many, regrets. It is inevitable that all of us will some day realize we could have done more. I do not believe it is ever too late while we are still here on this earth to wake up! Pray for the horn to blast in every aspect of your life that is not devoted to God because one day you will realize it is not about you but about everyone your life touched for the glory of God. Nothing pulls at our heartstrings more than our children, our own flesh and blood. It is uncanny that we do not devote more of our time and energy to bringing up our children in the way he or she should go. Another sad sad realization is that we can not if we do not know ourselves. I have heard many times a parent say that going to church and their children's faith will be for them to decide when they are old enough to understand! What part of 'children learn what they live' do we not understand! If we find it hard to find time for God our children will indeed find it impossible! Let me say this again and yes this is one for your mirror, fridge, or wall! If we find it hard to find time for God our children will indeed find it impossible! Many times the Israelites turned away from God and worshiped other gods. We make the same choice today to turn away or turn toward! We love our children - that's a given -we live in a very busy chaotic time but we need not be dismayed by it. Jesus has won the victory! And He chose us and we choose Him! Hallelujah Amen! We all get distracted by bright shiny objects. Some more than others and that, my friend, is me , ADD to the max. But nothing is impossible for my Savior and yes sometimes it takes a loud horn to get my attention but instead of being distraught over my distractions I would much rather embrace my Jesus thrilled to be back in His loving arms! So many times I do not even realize I have let the world consume me. I wander off but Jesus always knows where I am . We know sharing the realities of life with our children is so important but it cannot make sense without the truth of God's word . We will never be perfect as parents and its a good thing we are not. Our children are learning not only from us but with us as well. Are we living examples to them how Jesus saves and can they see a transformation in us as we grow older? If our hearts desire Jesus then by the truth of God's word the answer is yes! "Let not your hearts be troubled ...." "Sanctify them," said Jesus, in the truth;" Our Lord's word is truth! To grow our children in sound living, we must grow in sound understanding in the truth of God's word. "No man indulges and error of judgment without sooner or later tolerating an error in practice. Hold fast the truth for by doing so you shall be sanctified by the spirit of God ." (Again) "No man indulges an error of judgment without sooner or later tolerating an error in practice. Hold fast the truth for by doing so you shall be sanctified by the spirit of God." Charles Spurgeon. Yes, another one for your mirror, wall or fridge.
Heavenly Father may we be still and know the beautiful peace of being still and next to you. May we be willing sheep; to follow our master and lay beside still waters and learn of Your love, guidance, and truth. May this be evident to our children as they grow so that Your glory may continue throughout our families for generations. I pray that we may equip our children well to face the storms of life with your saving light. May we teach our children well in Jesus your Son's name I pray. Amen
Love to all in Christ Jesus C:)
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I cannot tell you how inspiring your blog posts are to me. My son was a patient of your husband's (that's how I found your blog) and I get so excited when I see you have updated. I feel convicted. I have not done my job near as well as I should. It is our child's eternity we are 'fighting' for and we need to make that of the utmost priority...what is one of the best ways....example (and I have been a miserable failure...my son is only a year and a half and I need to turn that around!).
I know how easy it is to become discouraged believe me I have lived there and I know I can do nothing but trust and obey. One of my favorite scriptures when I feel my shortcomings is "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto your own understanding." God knows your heart and His ways are not ours but we can know that He works all things to the good for His glory for those who love Him. Some of my greatest failures may well be a lesson for my children they will never forget. I want them to see me as being right but alas that is prideful I know, so I choose to be transparent and pray they will learn with me as well. Being humbled brings great joy! Love C:)
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