It is our job as we lead His lambs, to set the joys before them in such a way that they will long to know Him more. If we aren't setting the joys before them they may focus on the temporary pleasures around them and be like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright ( Heb. 12:16) .

So how do we define the joys? What are you communicating to your children?

Here is the start of my list:

Walking in His ways produces a growing and fruitful life. Ps 1

Only in His presence is fullness of Joy. Ps 16:11

He is preparing a place for us. Jn. 14:2

He gives joy in times of loss. Is. 61:3

We are His friends if we do what He commands. Jn. 15:14

We can abide in His love and our joy may be full. Jn. 15:11

By the power of His Spirit, we can abound in hope and be filled with joy and peace. Rom. 15:13

Please add to my list ladies. Why do you love Him? Why should our children follow Him?