I have always wondered why some people have this amazing and strong faith while others do not. What touched that person…what brought them the knowledge that many others have to find after years of struggle or disappointment?
When talking with a friend we shared that our families did not talk much about God or Jesus Christ but we were expected to attend church regularly and be good. My friend and I then began to think about our own families and how we raised our children.
We realized that if one is not raised with a personal relationship to God and Jesus Christ it is not impossible to learn and pass it on to the children, even adult children. It is like giving a new branch to the family tree, as we are grafting the branch of God and Jesus Christ onto it.
It is a time to reflect as to what is most important and to share the word of God and begin developing or continue building a personal relationship with Jesus. This is easily accomplished simply by reading scripture with your children and other family members, praying together, joining Bible studies and enjoying Christian fellowship.
As we achieve our goal by modeling the behavior we want our children to learn we also obtain the ultimate gift from God…a relationship from our Lord that brings us understanding and compassion while living closely with Him.
Although we may have struggles or challenges our load is lightened by walking with God; we have new insight and faith all the while trusting God.
John 16:23-24 “I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and He will grant your request because you use My name. Ask, using My name, and you will receive and you will have abundant joy.”
We can have no greater delight than knowing our God…Give thanks for His mercy and peace.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
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