It's not in vain

 I heard a quote when my Joshua was little that completely changed my outlook as a Momma....

"My greatest contribution to the kingdom of heaven may not be someone I win, but someone I raise."

That has stuck with me for over 20 years. When your babies are little you can sometimes feel like the days can be much of the same thing: diapers, laundry, making sure tummies are full and nobody kills each other. It may feel a little monotonous and wonder if it really matters. It's easy to read missionary stories of great men and women of God in all the things they experienced and did and then wonder what is your contribution?

If you know my Joshua you know that God has blessed regardless of his parents shortcomings. He's an amazing man of God, doing an amazing work, and God is blessing mightily.

As I came in the door after going with Patrick to take the visiting preacher for lunch, I realized history is repeating itself. My Silas had an amazing morning serving in various ministries at VSIBC. You would think he would want a nap or to veg out doing something mindless. Instead I found him and his siblings watching a Youth Conference message by Calvin Allen. Then, after that, he moved onto a Jack hyles message that his daddy had talked about earlier this week.

It was then it hit me... laying on that couch listening to a message could be the next George Mueller or DL Moody. The boy that I just did laundry for and made some toast for breakfast could be the next mighty man of God for his generation.

Let me encourage you young mama that's in the midst of this.... Your contribution does matter! God sees and He rewards even the smallest of acts as you care for your little ones. He's a miracle worker as He multiplies the deeds that you do for your family and makes it count for eternity! Be faithful! Keep serving! It's not in vain !