Your Children Will Perceive You As A Hero

Satan knows that the righteousness and faith of the next generation are in the hands of parents who interact with their children every hour of the day. Satan would just love for us to think our labor is in vain and ineffective, and that we are not adequate for the task.

And yet, in every case in Revelation, overcoming is always rewarded with a great blessing—a new and glorious name; to have your name written in the book of life; to have Jesus speak about you before the Father; and so much more.

As I have looked back over my own journey of motherhood, I see clearly that the cultural voices during my early years of motherhood always gave me permission to compromise my biblical ideals for my family. But God wants us to be those who prevail, who are willing to engage in the fight and to hold fast, waiting for His blessing.

I have found it so vital in my own walk to keep a journal and write down my commitments. It has enabled me to stay strong through all the seasons life brings.

I imagine that I was planting a metaphorical flag of commitment, saying, “I will follow God’s path for me and His call on my life as a mom, to be faithful as Jesus was for my whole life, no matter what. I am making this commitment to be a servant leader, as He is, so that my children will always have an advocate for their lives, as Jesus is my advocate.”