3 John 4 Shoes

"Nothing can separate, even if I run away. Your love never fails. I know I still make mistakes. You have new mercy for me everyday, Cause your love never fails.

You stay the same through the ages. Your love never changes. There may be pain in the night, but joy comes in the morning. And when the oceans rage, I don't have to be afraid. Because I know that You love me. Your love never fails.

The wind is strong and the water's deep,

But I'm not alone here in these open seas. Cause Your love never fails. The chasm is far too wide. I'd never thought I'd reach the other side. But your love never fails.

You make all things work together for my good. You make all things work together for my good."

("Your Love Never Fails" lyrics by Newsboys/ from the album God's Not Dead )

 

 Picture a late model, sporty little car, heading to Sunday morning church. Inside are a mom and her son, mouths wide open, apparently singing........what? The song is the one posted above: "Your Love Never Fails". The ones inside the car? My twelve year old son and me! He introduced this song to me and we both agreed that we liked it... a lot. The words resonated with both of us. We had experienced the truth expressed in the song. So, more than once, my son plugs in the ipod, selects the song, and away we go. The last time we were loudly singing, I thought, "I love this!"

Dear sisters, what a wonderful thing to be able to wear 3 John 4 shoes. With a heart of gratitude I will shout, "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." (3 John 4) Once we are blessed with children, one of our top priorities needs to be bringing them into the kingdom of God. Is it by our will? NO! Salvation is ever and only by the will of Almighty God so there can be no boasting. Nevertheless, as moms, we are to be His instruments, impressing God's truths to our children at home, along the way, when they lie down, when they awake.(Deuteronomy 6:6)   

However, somewhere along the path of a PW, a dangerous trap awaits. There are so many things to be done within your church family...such worthwhile good deeds! STOP. Before you say yes to any ministry opportunity within the church, be certain that it does not bring harm to your ministry at home. Do not allow the opinions of some to determine what you do. Be concerned only with God's plan for your family. You have your children at home for a season. Live in that season. Your committed parenting can be one of the best ministries you can provide to your church family. Be involved, of course. But do not allow your involvement to be a way to escape your duties at home.

Sisters, remember Galatians 6:9 - "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Persevere and enjoy the harvest!