Daily Devotional
Children Are A Blessing
December 22, 2015
Ponder This
There is something basically wrong in America when little children are looked upon as burdens rather than blessings. Not only is there something basically wrong, but there is something drastically wrong when little babies are being put to death in their mother’s womb. That breaks my heart. The womb ought to be the safest place on earth, and now for many babies it is becoming the most dangerous place on earth.
Let me say clearly that my heart goes out to those of you who would love to have children and cannot. And to those of you who had an abortion before you were saved and struggle with the guilt, let me assuredly say that God is forgiving and will forgive you if you ask Him. And to those of you who are single and long to be married, keep praying, keep waiting, keep serving until God brings that special someone.
But to those of you who refuse to have children because you want more of this world’s goods or more freedom, let me say that you are missing an incredible blessing. “But,” you may say, “if we had children, those children would make us poor.” Listen...children don’t make rich people poor, they make poor people rich!
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
