Take this child away and nurse it for me and I will give thee thy wages. Exodus 2:9.
This verse is an order from Pharo’s daughter. Let us consider this as an order from our Lord to every parent. The Lord has blessed us with earnings, wealth, and facilities as Moses’s mother was given wages, so that we can bring up the children given by God for Him and for His glory. God created man and woman to fill this earth with God fearing generation. Are we one among such parents who do the will of God?
There are Christian parents who devote their lives for the sake of making money; some prioritise expanding business and friends circle . They give the secondary place to family and children.
Nurturing children is not easy ; it is an important responsibility that fills a great part of one’s own life. But it is pleasing to God who has trusted the parents with children. The Lord helps the parents who seek His help in raising them .We are called to be God’s servants who are truthful and honest in raising a pious generation.
It is not enough if we give them education, training which may make them fit to live in this world. Parents have to take care of the spiritual life of the children so that they learn to meditate on the word of God, pray and listen to Him. This will make them worthy citizens of Heaven.
Prayer
Dear God,
Help us to raise our children for your glory. If there are lapses, help us to rectify them and do your will.
Amen.
Sol.Angelin