You cost A LOT

If you ask any parent how much it takes to raise a child, I would dare say that you would get a wide range of answers. I will say that it is worth every penny. There is nothing that compares to the blessing of being a parent. Are there difficult days? Yes. Are there sleepless nights? Yes. Are there difficulties and tight budgets? Yes. But, it is so worth it.

I pray every day that GOD will help me to be the godly example that my kids need in a father. More than anything else in this world, I want them to know that their Daddy loves GOD and tries to serve Him in every fashion. Second, I want them to know that I love Mommy and them enough to do whatever has to be done to take care of them.

Today's word is 1 Corinthians 6:20, ESV, which reads, "For you were bought with a price. So glorify GOD in your body."

If we think raising a child costs, think about the price GOD was willing to pay for us, His children. He sent His One and Only Son, JESUS CHRIST, to be the sacrifice for our sins, to bridge the gulf that separated us from Him. Talk about love - talk about cost. As this scripture tells us, we were bought with a price. GOD was willing to do what had to be done to provide a way for us.

In return for His provision, we should glorify GOD with what we do. I pray our kids grow up to be productive parts of society. More than that, though, I pray they grow up to know and serve GOD, which will make them productive parts of society. And, I pray they will know how precious and special they are, and how much GOD was willing to pay for each of us. Then, I pray they glorify GOD with their actions. I pray I do too.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T