Today's Devotional Thought
June 22, 2011 by Wendy Foreman
What is important to you? This is a question we are asked many times throughout our life. I think that depending on our age and where we are in life our answers may vary.
I spent this past week and weekend preparing for our daughter’s sweet 16 birthday party. I sat back at one point during her party and watched her as she enjoyed her time with family and friends. At one point during the evening there was a slideshow shown of her life. I found myself crying (tears of joy) as I watched how much she has grown. My daughter is one who is full of life and she loves having a good time. We spent the night listening to music and dancing. She loved that most of her friends and family whom she loves were there to celebrate this very time in her life. As her mom, I am in awe of how beautiful she is and how she has grown in a wonderful young woman.
As I spent the evening laughing and having a good time with my daughter I was reminded of the important things in life. Our life hasn’t always been easy and we’ve had ups and downs in life just like everyone else. We haven’t had lots of money or material things. But as I watched my little girl, I knew that those things weren’t near as important as my family. As a mom, I chose to stay at home and the Lord provided for us so that I could and I am so thankful because I was able to be there for her and experience every momentous occasion in her life. Yes, we sacrificed, but as I look back, I know for us it was the right decision. The Lord tells us that children are a reward from Him and I see that to be true in our life as we raise our children.
Ladies, there are many scriptures in God’s word that talk about children. They are such a gift and my prayer is that everyone reading this realizes that. I remember when my children were younger I couldn’t wait for them to get older and be more independent. So many moms would tell me to not wish that time away because it would be gone before I knew it. How true that statement is. I find myself everyday laughing more and enjoying my kids more. They both are so funny and smart and have so much to add to our family. I don’t want to wish this time away I want to treasure every moment and most importantly I want to remember each day to give them back to God and ask Him to take care of them and guide them and direct them in their lives.
Today ladies, if your children are close, give them a big hug, tell them you love them, and enjoy every moment that you have with them.
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