Spiritual Skeletons

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          As keepers of the home, we have a job that never stops. Don’t misunderstand, there is hardly a greater blessing, but while following the steps of the Proverbs 31 woman, tending the needs of our family, we must not allow ourselves to become spiritual skeletons. This past Sunday morning the closing statement was made, “The day is quickly coming when we will each meet God face to face.” While it is our job to care for our home and family, we must take time for spiritual meals, because we will give an answer for our actions or lack thereof.

            During this time of year, the world puts an extra emphasis on giving to those less fortunate. Just the other day while picking up a few groceries, the cashier asked if I would like to donate my change to the toy drive. As Christians we are to be busy giving all year long. We are to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and help the stranger (Matthew 25:34-36). We are told Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10) and that we are to do the same (Mark 16:15). However, this quote makes an excellent point,

            “Food for the hungry cannot come from empty shelves. Money to assist the needy cannot come from an empty purse. Support and understanding cannot come from the emotionally starved. Teaching cannot come from the unlearned. And most important of all, spiritual guidance cannot come from the spiritually weak.”

            Like many new moms, I’ve been guilty of skipping physical meals. If we neglect our spiritual diets, how can we be prepared to carry out God’s commands? We must know the Word in order to share it. We can only know the Word, through study of our own.

Our Mission: To know Him and to make Him known.