We ran Bryan copies of proof of insurance yesterday and this was a "God thing" because if we had not been in the car, I would not be meditating on a quote I heard. We were listening to Faith radio and the guest speaker was talking about the 5 stages of being a man: 1-childhood 2-adolescence 3-manhood 4-mentorship and 5-patriarch with a focus on manhood. During the interview, the speaker said, "You are either going to be a missionary or a mission field." This got me thinking.
Which am I? Do I portray God's love to others? Am I a giver or a taker? How do I teach my children to be missionaries? When can we be missionaries? How and when do I reach others when I stay home taking care of my family? Among many other "purple-x-ing" questions.
Then it dawned on me...My family IS my mission field right now. I AM reaching others...just through my children as they become adults.
So, if you are home wondering how to reach others, ask God and He will show you what to do. You may just have to do the mundane chores of caring for your family for a season. Just think how many people your children will come into contact with as young adults. Many more than we could by ourselves. Remember that there is a season for everything...even a season to be a missionary and a season to be a mission field.
Love in Christ,
Shannon
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