Serving

Philippians 1:22-26

Your children may have learned songs in church or at summer camp about heaven and salvation. What a wonderful opportunity to talk with them about our hope. As we meet with others, we can encourage one another with the knowledge that we serve exactly where God has placed us. I hope you discover the joy of being in the place God has for you, knowing He has placed your children in your care. We serve each other as well, working together for growth and joy in our faith and to build the faith of our children.

Even as we long to be with Christ, we remain here as His hands and feet. At times we hold too tightly to the things of this world. Paul strives to find the balance between focusing on that which is better by far--being with Christ--and living here to serve God and others.

Endeavor to team up with parents who are believers and help one another grow in your faith. Seek to realize how and why God has placed you in your circumstances. Remember these words, "who has been given to you, and to whom have you been given?" Who will you minister to today?