My youngest starts kindergarten tomorrow. I realize that a lot moms my age are packing their babies off to college right now. Obviously God knows I'm not ready for that.
There are lots of profound observations I could make, I suppose. New beginnings, letting go, equipping my kids. All the usual things.
But here's what hit me. Rachel can't wait to go to school. She's heard about it. She's been in the building. But she's never experienced it. Her enthusiasm is based in large part on seeing her older brother and sister go to school. She wants what they had.
The people around me determine whether they want anything to do with Jesus Christ based on how I – or other believers they know – act and react. If living the Christian life comes across as pure drudgery… nobody wants that.
But if I have that joy and peace… If they see Jesus is that vital sustaining presence that keeps me going… they are much more likely to want what I have.
Let your light so shine before men… Matthew 5:16
Lauren says
(What a cutie, huh!!)
I read something similar…maybe in Max Lucado's It's Not About Me. Something about being excited for Christ and what you convey is what other people see about God. I am much more aware now of how I'm portraying God through me. This post is a great reminder of that.
Thanks for the post!