Never Too Grown

Job 1:5 – “When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for them to be purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular custom.”

     Today’s blog, of course is for all readers, but is specifically directed at those of us who have grown children or young adults whose lives we have influenced.  If you have been blessed to birth, raise and/or influence to lives of young people, you know that it is not an easy task to struggle against the angsts of teen life, the power of young adulthood independence; the pull of the world; the distractions of the present age and the temptations of the evil one; to keep our young people on the straight and narrow path to salvation.

   Those of us who have adult children might think we can gasp a sigh of relief and that our job is done; but this is not the case at all.  As we prayed for, covered, guided and instructed our children over the years we know that if they too have accepted Christ as their personal Savior then they shall be bombarded and attacked by the devil who wants nothing more than to see each generation fail.  If he could not get you to turn from Jesus he will work on your children and grandchildren.  He wants to throw your legacy and lineage off track and onto the path of destruction.  We therefore must continue to pray over and give guidance to our children at any age. 

     Job prayed over his adult children and we too must continue to impart our mantle over them regardless of whether they still live under our roof or in a different city. Call each child by name and express your desires for them in praise and thanksgiving.  Set the record straight for them as well as for those who might want to do them harm – it’s never too late and they are never too grown to be under the power of our prayers.

     Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it s GREAT day!  Don’t be distracted – focus on your purpose.  Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn