Not A Sacrifice

One thing I have discovered over time is that even when God leads us to do a certain ministry, or go in a certain direction - we still need to stand ready to change that direction as He continues to lead. That means that I cannot get settled into my activities in a way that neglects a constant communication with the Lord. It's not a matter of worrying about the future - we truly are instructed to live in the day and enjoy it. But I must not become so set in my ways that God can no longer teach or lead me.
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When we began our adventure as a homeschool family, I was still quite involved in my singing ministry, traveling to Christian women's clubs and women's events. I also had a Good News Club in my home for the neighborhood children. Our sixteen year old son said he would like to teach the club, so that took some responsibility off my shoulders.
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Eventually I found that it was too disruptive to continue my music ministry, which I loved, at the same pace as before. One day I was in a "poor me" mood thinking about how I had to sacrifice "my" ministry in order to teach my kids. As I walked from the kitchen to the bedroom past our living room - I heard my son say, "If you would like to pray to ask Jesus into your heart, just raise your hand." Sixteen little hands, including my five and seven year old sons went up in the air.
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"O Lord," I prayed, "Forgive me for complaining. Ministry to my children will multiply my influence many times over. I will never see it as a sacrifice again!"
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An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. Then he said to them, "Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For he who is least among you all-he is the greatest."
Luke 9:46-48 NIV

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