Tuesday, May 23, 2006

A great calling

A great quote from "When You Rise Up" by R.C. Sproul Jr. "Thinking that education is something different from discipling our children is a sure sign that we have been "educated" by the state. Education is discipleship." He finishes this chapter with this:
May we remember as parents that we are His children, and that He is about the business of changing our hearts, of repairing our ruins, of remaking us. And though He has not finished with us, he has placed in our care His children. May He in His grace keep our hearts aflame for these children. May He give us minds like steel traps that we would never be distracted, that we would not forsake our calling. May He, the great Steward, make us faithful stewards of children, the most precious gifts, of which is the kingdom of God.

2 comments:

Carla said...

Thank you Reegz. That was what God wanted me to read today!! Stay the course, my friend.

Anonymous said...

Amen! and I don't even have any, but can appreciate the calling to teach "my" little ones at Kid Country. I know and have seen parenting is one of the hardest things not to mention the biggest spiritual responsibility probably second to marriage itself, maybe not, but you moms are so blessed to have your own. Be thankful always cause oh it's such a joy!