Today I was going through some old photos and I had to pause for a moment because of the distinct blessing I noticed. It took me back to a time when my career was what I hold dear to my heart and the wonderful miracles of the Lord! When I was raising my kids, the only one I could depend on was God!
From day to day he lead the way; and provided for my needs and gave me the ability to see that raising my children was a priority. My main concern was not who was there for me, but making sure my children grew up with a heart of love. A heart that cares about those things that are right and true , also the joy that comes only from above! The capability and strength to go after their goals, to know truth, respect and honor, free from the pressures of this world.
I didn't want my precious little girl to experience any of the heartache, abuse, disrespect, neglect or disappointment I experienced in my life, because I had come to learn that Jesus Christ made a sacrifice so that they could have life and that more abundantly. I wanted them all to have that at an early age, so I made sure they knew that price was paid!
I didn't have money or the means to buy the expensive shoes, dresses or jeans their peers were wearing. Yet in our house there was joy despite the lack of tremendous entertainment and toys. We ate our meals together and my children were satisfied with whatever.
I also did not want my four sons to be involved with drugs, loose women, the guns or any of those things that others seemed to think were fun. Of course I couldn't always be home. So there was an open door policy and we shared whatever was going on; in school, in church, at work, recreation, with friends and all that was happening in our lives.
Based on the love we shared and the union we had; you would never know I ever struggled or strive for basic necessities to keep us alive. Because God was on the scene we really didn't want for anything.
As I continued to view the past through the window of a photo. I realized, what we had was more precious than silver and gold. A blessed miracle was taking place because my God was head of the household and our lives were in his presence and control.
Not to say things were perfect and mistakes weren't made. The point is Gods grace and mercy prevailed.
We are the responsible contributing factor in our children's lives The character they possess, how they treat others, their faith and ability to survive. Most importantly, making sure they know that God is who he is and the reason they're live.
No man, woman or child could ever get the glory for my life story, because my God reined as he is; KING of Kings and LORD of Lords. There is no end to his grace, mercy and blessings. You just have to let him in!
If you're a single mother today trying to raise kids alone. All you got to do is invite God into the home and you can rest assured, you will not be alone. He will give you all you need to succeed. Everyone may not agree with where you have placed your priority, but trust, there's no better lead you can follow. In Jesus Christ, the doors are open and there's no point in waiting for tomorrow. Allow him into your life today as head, husband, leader and father.
Even if there is an earthly father, He too would do well with a heavenly father who is the head of man. An Omnipotent God who will do and be there when no one else can.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it (Prov. 22: 6).
For your Maker is your husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and your Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called (Is. 54:5).
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus ( Phil. 4:19).
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man (Eph. 3:16);
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