Martin Luther opined that one of the functions of the law is to act as a mirror - to show us ourselves and our need for a Savior. But sometimes that mirror is truly as if looking through a glass darkly. The law is misunderstood or misapplied. How ever it happens, it becomes a less effective tool in drawing us closer to our God.
Our God has other tools. One of the most enlightening, humbling and encouraging tools our Father has for teaching us about Him and our relationship with the Great God of the Universe, is one of the most precious gifts He has given to us: our children. When Mom and my step-dad married, we three kids were teens. Dad used to say, “Low children are a gift from God” - deliberating misquoting Psalm 127:3 in a humorous attempt to underline the struggles parents and new step-parents have with teens. Then when my husband Ron and I were expecting our first child, we called Mom and Dad. When each was on an extension, asked them to get out their Bibles and turn to Psalm 127:3. When they had, and we had all laughed about the earlier family joke, I told them that God had decided to give us a gift. I’ll never forget their joy as my inference sunk in. And I never could have imagined the joy my three children would bring to my life - especially as my Heavenly Parent uses them to teach me about Himself and my relationship with Him - and to draw me closer to Him.
I want to share some of the things my Father is teaching me, from trusting Him completely to the incredible love He has for me. May you be blessed as you share some of my journey.