I was in 1 Kings 3 today. It's the part where King Solomon asks God for wisdom and God gifts it to him. It's a super natural wisdom and discerning mind. It was a gift from God and the only thing Solomon asked for when given the opportunity to ask for anything. And he wanted this gift for the sake of God's chosen people. This request meant a lot to me because it's so personal. I want this wisdom for the sake of my children. Not so they can have a more comfortable life or be wealthy or famous but so they will know God and glorify Him with their lives. Because, let's face it, any secular mom can feed her kids and teach them "right from wrong" and educate them and buy them clothes. Any secular mom can work hard and raise kids that make an impact in the world. But something deeper happens to lead a mom in how to raise children that fear the Lord. A mom doesn't have control over that one. She can't save her children, only God can. And being famous or talented or wealthy, that's all temporal. But loving the Lord and living for Him, that is eternal.
So my version goes something like this: "I am a child, Lord. I can't even cook breakfast or change a diaper. And here I am, entrusted to raise four children to love and fear you! Remind me that I belong to you and please give me understanding of what each of my children need. Give me a discerning heart that knows when they need a hug, when they need me to pray with them, and when I need to back off. Make me bold in showing them what is evil and what is good. Give me confidence in which way to go. Because this job is too big for me. I am unable."
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nannie coffman
5/14/2013 03:31:27 pm
I'm so proud of all of you. When Robert called Sunday I was asleep in my recliner so I know I didn't have a lot to say but it was so good to hear his voice. Darby told me she was baptized. She was so proud and I was so proud to hear it. I love to hear that you are raising them all to love the Lord. Never stop. I hope that all of them follow in Jesus footsteps. Love you all so much.
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