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My blog is all about the things I do as a mom. This post is also about being a mom, but it’s a post I never thought I would be writing. I have felt so convicted about a two-part sermon that our pastor delivered. I’ve been so burdened by this that I can’t sleep and anyone who knows me, knows that’s a big deal. So that leaves me at almost 2:00 am talking to you about how God is working in my life. I have no idea who will read this, but whoever you are I hope you are challenged by this as well.
The sermons have been about “Not Quiting on God”. Our pastor over the last 2 weeks has been talking about the danger of quiting and ways to keep yourself from quiting. He has brought out so many good points. But, there is something that he mentioned that has had my thoughts preoccupied for the last week. He mentioned how our quiting effects other people, that it causes hurts and division. As I meditated on these things, God laid on my heart how it effects one group of people in particular, our children.
I have seen many people who have quit. Whether, it be on God or each other (the last usually follows the first). I see how deeply those decisions have effected my life and also my sisters, as we grew up. Maybe, you too have seen the hurt and division when someone has decided to stop following God.
I myself have been guilty of quitting. So, I do know very well that my God is a God of second chances. Before, when I thought back on the times I have stumbled, I would immediately stop to thank Him for his forgiveness, praying that I never know what it’s like to be away from Him again. Now, I see that there is much more to it… I pray that I have the strength not to quit for my son. I never want him to look back and see a mother that quit and feel the hurt it caused or use it as an excuse. I know it wont be easy, but this is the time to get it right. I can only hope that one day my reward is to see my son grow up to be a great man of God.
Of course, this message is relevant to everyone. But, I feel especially burdened to share this with anyone who is a parent or plans to be one. Continue to stay strong or start now following the Lord. Don’t look back at your child, years down the road, and with a sad heart realize what might have been different if you hadn’t waivered in your walk.
If you have been affected by someone quiting, like I have, use it as even more of a reason to follow faithfully. Don’t let it be your excuse to quit or not even start…
michelle baklarz
Wow. I guess you really don’t know who might be reading this or why He has you up at 2am to write it. Sometimes us older folk need our lessons reiterated by the younger folk to make it pertinent to the next generation.. I have looked back at my child, a grown man and seen the effects of my “quitting God” in his life. I have been moved to tears many times. But like you said our God is a god of second chances and I believe he sent an angel to help my son in his walk of faith. This angel helps to keep my sons feet on the correct path for him, his wife and his son. I thank God everyday for this angel, and for my second chance.