Someone said that our lives are influence...that our lives will either be a witness or a waning.
My mother spent her life pouring herself into other people, thus becoming a witness to the incredible God she served. Her witness especially kicked in when her grandchildren started to be distracted from our faith in God and started wondering away, she called in the troops!
She initiated Family Devotions on Wednesdays nights, calling us together in her home. (That is after she & Daddy had already spent their effort into the midweek church service and the people there.) She then made special food, considering each of our particular "diets," spoke to us about what God was leading her to say, and then, to top it off, every week she wrote a poem, reiterating her points! That resulted in 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren sold out to God and to His ministry on earth! Let that be a lesson to all of us Moms! Never give up on praying for our families and follow God's leadings, even when it is uncomfortable. Be bold and courageous and passionate about passing the faith to our children...no matter what the cost!
My Mom is receiving her reward in Heaven now for the treasures she laid up there! In perspective, can you imagine that she is glad she spent her time and energy that way?
I want to be a Mother and Grandmother, just like that!
