Mom Heart Moments #120

Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone hung around his neck, and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.

WE ARE CALLED TO GIVE UP OUR LIVES, as Jesus gave up His life for us, for the purpose of training, loving, and preparing our children for life —eternal life. Jesus had a pretty strong opinion about what we would face if we willingly put our children in harm’s way! We are not mature Christians if we’re seeking to get rid of the “burden” of having children by handing the training of them to others. It is our responsibility to care for our children’s souls, presenting Jesus to them in hopes that they will choose to follow Him.

It seems that these days, women are not being taught that choices have consequences —that their children’s hearts, minds, morals, and future lives are dependent on the vision and faithfulness of mothers in this generation.

“What does it profit a mom to gain the whole world, and lose her children’s souls?” (my paraphrase of Mark 8:36).

I believe that if mothers do not take initiative now to be personally responsible for their children, we will never see a future generation of adults with excellent character, biblical convictions, and leadership qualities. We will not have children who have learned that family is important, that marriage is of great value to God, and that we are responsible for the world hearing the truth in our generation.

And yet, these truths are foundational to society! There is no better use of our time than to pour our lives out for God, both within our homes and without.

Is there anything about the way you are living your life that might cause a little one to stumble? Confess it, turn away, and ask God to show you what corrections must be made.