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I've talked to several different Christian ladies recently, from different geographic areas and different walks of life and one thing I'm hearing consistently is about how sad they are to see their church so far from what they believe scripture calls us to be. I see them struggling with a feeling of helplessness and hopelessness for how to advocate change. They've seen Return of the Daughters, they've read Passionate Housewives and Created to be His Helpmate. They know what they need to do. One lady even said she didn't know who she could share these resources with that might not be offended by them. Wow! That is a very sad statement on our Christian community. I've shared them with people and didn't care if they were offended, mostly because I believe scripture and it says that those who love His law will not be offended. The Lord gave me a clear call when I started homeschooling to encourage other single mothers to do likewise for the sake of their children, for the furtherance of His kingdom. I wonder if He's giving me a new call for a new season in my life. I do not want to be offensive, but I do want us, as mothers to return to the truth of the Lord's word. I've become complacent in my own home over the last couple of years. My own sinful flesh has hindered me from things of the Lord. So mom's, whether you are single or not, think about these things. What are we really teaching our daughters? Is algebra really going to be all that important in eternity? I don't think that the Lord is going to be looking at SAT scores or the like, do you? I think we need to fuel in our daughters a passionate fire for the Lord and His ways. In my recent devotional reading, I was reminded that Mary Magdalene was the first one that the Lord revealed himself to after his resurrection - a woman - a believer - a faithful follower. He gave her a command to go and tell the others. She obeyed. But they - the disciples - the men - didn't believe her. Did it change anything? No, she did what she was called to do and the Lord dealt with the disciples accordingly afterwards. I believe this is what we need to do. We need to take a stand, obediently, as a faithful servant, knowing that other believers will not listen or hear. We are only accountable for the job the Lord has given us - we need to be faithful in that and let Him deal with those who don't believe. Ouch! This post was more for me than any of you, but I hope it helps some of you, too. Blessings, MaggieRaye |
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