June 01
A Sweet Reminder
All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children.
Isaiah 54:13 (NKJV)
It is a snapshot in my mind, a short video clip that’s recently stuck in my brain. Three young boys, happy, laughing, running to catch mom and dad at the church door. Their voices joyful as they pass the two brightly lit Christmas trees in the foyer. I picture the athletic and very capable father leading the way out of church as the young, down-to-earth mother turns to encourage her energetic ones to slow down, and join hands as she lifts the youngest into her arms.
These young boys have the advantage of the truly good things of life: parents who love them tenderly, wonderful friends and family, church and Biblical teaching. And they share something else, that wonderful example of mom and dad committed to one another, and even more important, committed to Christ. It is a wonderful snapshot because it is the picture of people who have found their way into my heart. A united family I root for to go the distance....
I love what Billy Graham says about a united family.
“For best results in marriage and building a stable home, follow the instructions of the One who performed the first wedding in the Garden of Eden. These instructions are in the Bible. The reason the family is in critical condition today is that we have neglected his rules for a successful home. We have put self in place of sacrifice. We have valued things more than we have valued people.
“You can have the right kind of home. Your home can be united if it is now divided. The place to begin is on your knees, asking Christ for forgiveness and then asking God to give you a new love for each other—and for Him. Don’t let your family drift apart, but with God’s help resist the pressures and come together around the Cross.”
This season, let’s be on our knees. Let’s be in church ... together. Let’s sacrifice our own personal desires and work on developing strong, united families. Let's take pleasure in what we have, and as we do this, let’s not forget to enjoy these children as we turn and watch them run for Christ!
Father, thank You for friends and this sweet reminder: Your ways are always best!
A Sweet Reminder
All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children.
Isaiah 54:13 (NKJV)
It is a snapshot in my mind, a short video clip that’s recently stuck in my brain. Three young boys, happy, laughing, running to catch mom and dad at the church door. Their voices joyful as they pass the two brightly lit Christmas trees in the foyer. I picture the athletic and very capable father leading the way out of church as the young, down-to-earth mother turns to encourage her energetic ones to slow down, and join hands as she lifts the youngest into her arms.
These young boys have the advantage of the truly good things of life: parents who love them tenderly, wonderful friends and family, church and Biblical teaching. And they share something else, that wonderful example of mom and dad committed to one another, and even more important, committed to Christ. It is a wonderful snapshot because it is the picture of people who have found their way into my heart. A united family I root for to go the distance....
I love what Billy Graham says about a united family.
“For best results in marriage and building a stable home, follow the instructions of the One who performed the first wedding in the Garden of Eden. These instructions are in the Bible. The reason the family is in critical condition today is that we have neglected his rules for a successful home. We have put self in place of sacrifice. We have valued things more than we have valued people.
“You can have the right kind of home. Your home can be united if it is now divided. The place to begin is on your knees, asking Christ for forgiveness and then asking God to give you a new love for each other—and for Him. Don’t let your family drift apart, but with God’s help resist the pressures and come together around the Cross.”
This season, let’s be on our knees. Let’s be in church ... together. Let’s sacrifice our own personal desires and work on developing strong, united families. Let's take pleasure in what we have, and as we do this, let’s not forget to enjoy these children as we turn and watch them run for Christ!
Father, thank You for friends and this sweet reminder: Your ways are always best!
posted by Craig Soderquist at 9:16 AM
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