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That precious memory triggers another:
your honest faith—
and what a rich faith it is,
handed down from your grandmother Lois
to your mother Eunice,
and now to you!
II Timothy 1:5 (The Message)
What better legacy than to have a faith passed down from our moms (and dads), proved genuine by their examples. In this case, Timothy’s mom was married to a man who did not share her faith.
So I encourage those of you who feel your job is too difficult, too impossible, too hopeless. This woman raised her son in the ways of GOD and he grew up to be a leader in the early church! And by the way, you are right! It is all of those things…for all of us. Sometimes we are wise enough to realize it. Sometimes we aren’t.
If you were doing it alone, it would be impossible, but GOD is at work too. You are in a church and can ask for help from the men in your church to be involved with your sons so they can see what other christian men are like as well as other christian women for your daughters. Become part of the lives of christian families who can love and pray for your kids as well.
Are you helping other families pass on a legacy of faith to their children?
Are you asking for help from others in your church to help encourage your children to grow in their faith?
The communities of faith we have been a part of through many moves were a blessing that were part of the raising for my children in the Lord. We were and still are thankful for those teachers and helpers and leaders who took the time to be part of their lives.
hi linda, i enjoyed your post today. i don’t know how people raise their kids alone…as in just their family! we have loved and appreciated all the people of different generations who encouraged our kids along the way. they were able to encourage our kids in ways we weren’t always able to. they still remember different ones from the different churches over the years.
it is so encouraging:)
thanks. blessings, linda
thanks for stopping by lisha:) yes, i did this one myself so i still see plenty of weakness, but have enjoyed the look. it keeps me on track and up dating according to topic:)
i’m excited that you are reaching out to women in your community. that seems to be a wise use of your time and energy doesn’t it? i’m sure GOD will open the doors for you to relate to them 🙂
Hey Martha! You keep growing and changing around here…I hardly recognize the place. Bright and fresh seems the way to go, I’d better get with the program.
I’m working on being available to the younger women in my community and pray to be an example for why it might be wise to include Christ in raising your children. Have my eye on 2 women in particular right now and pray for open doors to connect with them.