Well, it is not easy. I have no miracle cure or magic potion to protect your children. We cannot place them in a bubble and send them out each day only to come home innocent, pure, untouched and uninfluenced. This world becomes worse with each given day. The news stories on TV, books/magazines on the shelf and music on the radio never cease to amaze me. Our precious children hear and see way more than they should. Our days were nothing of evil compared to what is out there today. It is sad. Life is tough. How can we avoid exposure to all this?
Well, we cannot avoid it. But, we can do the very best to lay a foundation at home to give our children something to stand firmly on. We can build a house on the Rock for them. We can plant seeds in them that God will water. He will grow a garden of strength, protection and discernment. He will create a filtered mind where no evil thoughts will remain. We must remember these are His children, we are simply the ones with 'skin on' whom He chose to teach, guide and lead through His Truth. How can we do this amongst our busy lives?
Well, this must be a priority. Nothing out in this world matters more than the hearts of your children. We are given them as gifts from our Father. He trusts us enough to raise these children up in a way pleasing to Him. God has huge plans and purposes for these children and we must encourage, comfort, lead and grow their faith every step of the way. We may receive money from our careers to help pay the bills; but, the price received for fulfilling God's plan as parents far exceeds any check deposited into your bank account. Forget working overtime in the office, playing on the computer, cleaning the house so it shines or talking on the phone to your best friend. Work overtime on your child's spirit, play with them, clean up their minds so they shine, talk with them and engage in their lives. Grow with them.
"As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built." (Luke 6:47-48)
I know it is tough. Trust me; I fail daily in completing all that I should as a mother. But, God knows your heart and sees you striving to create a home centered around Him. He will bless all of your effort. He will take care of anything you missed or fell short on. He is there to help. He is your strength. Use Him. Use His Truths provided in a nice, neat Book. Daily, seek His counsel for parenting.
Set an example for them to follow. Seek God with all your heart and they too will follow. They are navigating through this world just as you are. Provide answers, be approachable and avoid overreacting to situations. Help them calmly walk through this world and safely come out with much stronger spirits by leaning on Truth. Hang in there parents! We are in this together and will do the best possible.
God, thank you for another day. Thank You for providing strength for me to complete the role of mother. I don't have a clue as to what I am doing or what is to come; but, I know You are constant and will never change in any circumstance. I run to You with a willingness to learn how to fulfill this role. Teach me, guide me and provide the words I need to raise my children up in a way pleasing to You. Thank You for making me a mom and trusting me with such a task! I love You.
Keep praying harder than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig
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