Years before I had even considered being a mother, I attended my first Women of Faith conference. (note, I am in a posting mood, so I doubt these will not be in order)
At the conference, I was surrounded by amazing women who seemed to have a good handle on their faith in God. And, I, too, was well on my journey in faith. I had already spent a fair number of years praying my family would understand that my "interest" in God was not a hobby.
I have always had a close relationship with my mom. She's a great lady, but I was never able to relate to her spiritually. She had always believed in God, and that seemed to be enough for her, but it never was for me. It's the relationship with the son that I am aiming for. And, as I experienced God in such a powerful way some 10 years ago, I remember wishing my mom could share in something like that. I prayed often for my parents and my sisters over the years.
As someone was unable to attend this week's conference, my mom was able to go. As I was singing with the 12,000 women who attended the conference, I was suddenly very aware of how much had changed in 10 years. Here I was with my mom, and we were both worshiping the same, wonderful, awesome supreme God. Her faith awakened and renewed.
God is so good.
I know I have family, friends, students and even mere acquaintances who are not yet in a relationship with Christ. You can trust that if I know you are not in said relationship that I am praying fervently that you will come to know the one and only true God.
Believing there is a God isn't enough. Jesus is the only way to an eternal life in heaven, and He loves you. And I encourage my Christian friends: Never quit praying for the lost. Eternity is a fate for everyone. You can spend it with God or without Him. It's your choice.
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