Savoring the Scripture

A Mother’s Longing “…in your faith you are standing firm.” 2 Corinthians 1:24 It is not surprising that 3 John 4 is so often quoted by Christian parents in their deep desire for their children, “I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth” (NASB). This is the deep longing of my heart as a mother. I want my children to truly know Christ, to walk in His ways, to love His Word, and to be committed to His church. I desire to be able to say to them, “in your faith you are standing firm” (2 Corinthians. 1:24). Am I being a faithful steward of my role as a Christian mother? Are my actions reflecting this deep desire to see my dearly loved children walking in the truth?  As we head into this new year, it is wise to both look back and look forward. The new year offers us many possibilities to grow and change and also to continue to persevere in the things that God, by His grace, has enabled us to carry out faithfully. If one of my deepest longings is to see ...

Lead Me to the Rock Psalm 61 Experience is the nurse of faith. From the past we gather arguments for present confidence. Charles Spurgeon  How quickly I can feel faint as a mother. The physical demands of mothering coupled with the weightiness of the task results in tiredness, weariness, and concern. So many demands from my children (I still have 6 at home!), the expectation of those outside, and my own earnest desires can mount up to discouragement and being overwhelmed, if I’m resting in my own strength. But like David in Psalm 61, I must practice daily, “when my heart is faint, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” And what a great Rock we have! His way is perfect. All His ways are just. He is a God of faithfulness and without injustice. Righteous and upright is He (Deuteronomy 32:4). He is the Rock of our salvation (Deuteronomy 32:15), our fortress, and our deliverer (2 Samuel 22:2). He is not deaf to us, and He is the rock of our strength (Psalm 28:1; 31:2). We need this...