My mother has been watching children in her home for the last 23 years. Just the other day we were having a conversation about one of the children she watches. It is a sad situation. The thing is that several of these children's lives are sad situations. Divorce, abadonment by one parent or both, abuse,... and these are just a few.
My mother is getting older, and keeping an eye on several little ones is exhuasting even to the youngest and strongest of us! She wonders if she should continue to provide a place for these little ones in her home Monday through Friday. I have to admit there have been several times I have wanted her to quit. It is so hard on her. Then yesterday, God spoke to my heart about it.
He brought to my attention how desperate these children must be to hear the gospel. Even at this young age. They have no other source of truth other than my mom. This one child in particular. She needs to hear that God is real and He loves her. She needs the security she finds in my mother's arms.
So, Mom, keep on going! God wants to use you in these children's lives! They need to know Him and His unfailing love. Impress His word on their hearts, and know that you are doing service to the Lord with each cheek you kiss and nose you wipe.
Check out what Marilyn Moll had to say about the difference between a job and a ministry.
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