I’ve been praying for my children probably since they were born. My guess would be most parents do as well. Tucked away on the pages of 1 Chronicles is a king who also prayed for his family:
“And now it has pleased You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You; for You, O Lord, have blessed, and it is blessed forever.”
(1 Chronicles 17:27, NASB)
King David’s family was blessed by God to continue on with not only the work of the building of the Temple, but with a long lasting line. A forever line.
As parents, may we be faithful to pray for a long lasting line of believers to stem from our family. Those who will fix their eyes on Jesus, live according to His Word, and be faithful to Him for all of their days.
But we must do our part to ensure this will happen. David asks a powerful question in 1 Chronicles 29:
“Who then is willing to consecrate himself this day to the Lord?” (5b, NASB)
I’ve been thinking on this for a few days now. As a woman, a daughter, a wife, a mom, and a Mimi, what am I to be doing?
I hope you will join me at Woman to Woman Ministries HERE as we look at what we are to be doing regarding our greatest contribution.
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I love that quote by Andy Stanley. I can’t point to any big achievement I’ve made in this world, but I did bring some beautiful children in the world who are blessing their own little corners of the world too. All grace!
I feel exactly the same way, Lisa, and all by His grace!
That quote is so true and beautiful. My children will outlast me and keep makin ripples and affect other for years. We tend to discount childrearing and take it for granted, but it is a service of love and laying down of one’s life.
I know I often negate the years I invested into children and the quote made me stop and think. I am grateful for the years I have had with my children and grandchildren. They have given me so many wonderful memories!
I’m reflecting on what you’ve written, Joanne, and it hits me that my family role changes from season to season, from year to year. Caretaker, advisor, banker, counselor, lover, hugger, fixer-upper. But I’m working on finding joy in this season with family even though we can’t be together. Listening, laughing, praying, hoping.
How can I best redeem the time that we’re apart?
Linda, I so appreciate the mention of role changes for it is important to recognize the season we are in. I am finding I can redeem the time currently through facetiming and making memories using that avenue. These days are precious time even though we are apart.