Dear sisters in Christ,
Today, I read a blog on how a mother's love and sacrifices has rubbed off to her children and how the children turned out to be loving and close to one another. It led me to think of you, the moms out there who have also, in the best of your ability and knowledge, given all you have to your family and to your children; caring for them, loving them, sacrificing for them even to the extend of giving up your rights at times for the sake of the family but somehow nobody seem to notice or appreciate.
I salute you and affirm you in the Lord - our God who sees all hearts, all deeds, all motives, and He will reward you in His time. Jeremiah 17:10 NLT "But I, the LORD, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve." We all go through different types of struggles and at times we even cry ourselves to sleep. Believe me when I say that as I have been there and still struggle with issues only our Father in Heaven sees and understand. GOD appreciates what you are faithfully doing to impact lives of the next generation; reminding them of Who GOD is and what He has done and is doing, passing on the legacy of our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Instead of focusing on the "whys", focus on the Lord Jesus, only He can satisfy all your needs and longings. One verse that helped me till now and I still stand by it is Colossians 3:17 "And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father." In fact, Colossians 3 is a good reminder and guide for all Christian. Do take some time to read through it and let the living Word of GOD encourage you to live lives that please our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
I am still learning and trying to claim His many promises and work on my shortcomings. Let's continue to encourage one another on this journey GOD has placed us in. Hebrews 10 :23-25 "Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near."
Below is dedicate to all the mothers, who at times wonder "Why things turned out this way?", "Why my children are not as loving as you wish they would be?'" "Why are your family members taking you for granted?" Why this and Why that. We do not know why but GOD knows and we can trust His heart and His working out His purposes in our lives. Jia You! Preserve on dear sisters in Christ.
Blessed is the Mom whose mind is stayed on Christ
Trusting Him by faith, and not by sight
Seeking first His kingdom, His righteousness
The Lord, her Shepherd and Guide
Daily fix your eyes upon the Lord
Casting all your worries and cares on Him
Asking Him for wisdom in all you do
And grace sufficient to see you through.
Because He first loved us,
In His love you can live victoriously
Praising Him and thanking Him
In good times and in bad.
May GOD grant us a heart of love to obey Him; to be thankful and grateful for all He has done. May we live exemplary lives for our children. May they grow up to be men and women of GOD who fear and love the Lord with all their hearts, soul, mind and strength.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9_0jiO5ZRM
In Christ's love,
Irene
