Today is Valentine’s Day!
Women all over America look forward to this day
that is set aside to receive and to share
our devotion by gift-giving and celebratio0n.
A child is the most undeniable magical gift given to us…and “to him who is given much, much is required”. This verse from Luke 12 is a call to action and we, women, are being given the unending challenge of our lives!
My first child, Christina, was born during our missionary training in Boot Camp. I sat on an imaginary precipice with a volume of great practical and biblical preparation and instruction, facing a world of unknowns and in my arms…the unbelievable responsibility of a new, beautiful, precious child that was pure magic…
That tiny loving and compliant daughter brought such joy into my life. I was sure my heart would burst! She also brought a fear of failure, because I know me…the real me…and I knew I could not do this job right. God gave me a wonderful promise verse during this time that I claimed for my own. “Faithful is He who called me, who will also do it (ifI get out of His way!).”
Over the years, I have drawn strength from God’s promise in that verse and I have journaled these truths… both my failures and God’s faithfulness. The only part of us that goes on and carries us into the future when we are gone is found in our heritage. They “will pass the baton” of our beliefs, our character, our philosophies, our ideologies, etc., into the next generations.
Motherhood is the most significant investment we will make in our lifetime!
“Without a vision, the people perish.” What is your vision for your child? Do you believe that God laid out a plan for your child’s life, taking into consideration his personality, engiftment, talents and abilities? Are you convinced that God knows best?
What goals and priorities have you set in order to see that vision fulfilled? Does your husband share that vision? “We have been created in Christ Jesus for a life of good works that HE has already prepared for us to do.” Can you hear the intention and resolve in that verse?
Each child God has entrusted to us has a personal destiny and designed purpose.
What is your commitment?
Our investment today will determine the fulfillment of tomorrow.
“…to whom much is given, much is required.” (Luke 12)
Have a great week!
~Jackie Johnson - I am a former tribal missionary to the Kuna Indians on the Colombian border in Central America. Fluent in several languages, my husband and I currently pastor a Spanish-speaking church in Southern California. My passion is mentoring and equipping dedicated young women for life, marriage, motherhood, and beyond. I am the mother of two daughters and the grandmother of three Princesses and four young Knights.
