I recently read a story about a child who was disciplined and confronted with her sin. She began to cry and said “I try to be good but I just can’t.” She had it right- she can not! Can you relate?
We know that the Bible says that in our natural state we are: dead, hard-hearted, blind, children of wrath, hostile to God, servants of sin servants of Satan and more (Rom. 3, Eph. 2). Even after we are saved, we are still being sanctified and have sin within us that wars against the godly growing within us. Even the great apostle Paul suffered with this problem! (Rom. 7:14-25) Even so, Paul is quick to tell us in Romans 8:1 “There is therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
No, indeed. Instead, I am to immediately take my children to the cross when they sin. I will take them to the cross where the blood of Jesus was shed for the forgiveness of our sins. I must pray with them and encourage them to come to repentance. I must pray for them that God would continue to draw them closer to him and cause them to seek after our Lord Jesus Christ and walk with him always.
I want to make sure that pleasing God, not man (including Mommy) becomes the driving force in their lives as I prepare them for a lifetime of Christian service. (Ephesians 5:10, Galations 1:10) I pray that before my children act, they will be able to ask themselves “Is this pleasing in God’s sight?”
Lord, may you continually guide me and lead me in your ways, especially as I strive to be a godly mother. May I wait patiently for you all the day long with prayer, praising and thanksgiving. Amen.
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