Can you believe that we are nearing the end of the second month of 2011 already? Time is flying!!
Our theme "That the Generation to Come Might Know" has kicked into full gear and now we are learning about things our children should know. Some things are so obvious, but so taken for granted. As a mother to 4, I know that times are busy, and we often look to convenience to get us through. I personally have very few hours to myself within a week. Between teaching, raising a family, and church activities,I sometimes forget that in order for our children to KNOW what is important to us, we should now only show them, but tell them why we do what we do, or believe what we believe. Because its easy to get "into the swing of things" we start to take those "things" for granted, and before too long, we forget why we are doing them in the first place. Thats how our children are. When they see us doing things, they take for granted that we must be doing them because we have to. We want them to know why we stay busy in the work of the Lord, and not take for granted that I am doing it because "I have to". I want them to know that serving God is a priviledge, not a drudgery.
Another thing I want them to know is that they are important to me. My goal in life is to be a God-pleasing Christian, a good wife, and a good mother. By Gods grace, and their testimony, my children are saved. Now I want to ensure that I do everything I can to see that they become strong christians, rooted and grounded in their faith so that they live lives pleasing unto God. And this requires spending time with them, something that is more precious than gold these days! Please pray for me, that I will be all that I need to be to my children, so that I can continue along with my husband to teach my children the things that they should know. But also, please pray for me as we continue in this ministry, that God will give me wisdom and compassion- two things I have found that it takes a lot of. I desire to be a help to my husband, and not hinder him in any way. This world and the devil has a way of finding our weaknesses and preying on them. I don't want him getting any victory over me!! I appreciate your prayers!
I hope to see as many of you as possible at our next ladies meeting....March 8 @ 7pm. We have many exciting things going on this year and want YOU to be a part of them!! We have revamped the ladies ministry and can't wait to share with you some changes that are taking place! I know that the Lord is going to bless our church through this ministry, and hope that you will share in this excitement with me!
