Sunday, May 10, 2009

Living out the Kingdom of God


There are many examples of how one can live out "The Kingdom of God".
Being that today happens to be Mother's day, I would like to share a great example of this and dedicate this post to my lovely wife, Shelly. You see"Living out the Kingdom of God" sometimes requires that you do things that..


1) Do not get recognition

2) Does not show immediate results

3) Are difficult and or very mundane to do

4) May seem very strange to other people.



I would like to state that my wife is an excellent example of one who is willing to live her life and constantly question her own actions inspite of these 4 points.

In living out your convictions it is amazing how many people may give their reasons why they do not do "such and such". They may even give implications that you are being self righteous even though you are not saying they should do the same. Well I can tell you that my wife is truly looking at the cross with her convictions and not merely living a life on a smoother, broader road that is much easier to follow. (I will tell you that for her to allow someone like me to lead her and our family out of obedience to the Lord, is not always an easy road)



Thank you Love for being a wonderful and Godly wife and mother to our children!

Hebrews 11:1-3

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

2 comments:

  1. Amen!! Thank you Jesus for a godly mother!!

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  2. Roland:

    Thank you for honoring your wife in such a way, as well as for your humility. (Being married now, I can sure relate to your statement that "to allow someone like me to lead her and our family out of obedience to the Lord, is not always an easy road.") I know you're years ahead of me on that and many other things, so I'd love to hear more about what the Lord is teaching you in leading your wife and life!

    God bless, and keep up the writing!

    With affection in Christ,

    Franz

    P.S. Thanks to Shelly for living as a God-honoring woman.

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