A Far Green Country

Laurie over at the blog Ordinary Mother has a helpful and convicting post about mercy and motherhood (dads will find it useful, too). She writes:

Being a merciful mom is more than kissing a boo-boo, or soothing a sick child. It is being part of the rescue mission when my child chooses to live for self rather than live for God. And the goal isn't just to show him mercy, but to bring him to the source of all mercy: the cross of Jesus Christ. And here at the cross a sinful mom and a sinful child lift their gaze to a merciful Savior and find that He demonstrated the greatest act of mercy ever when He took our place on the cross. Part of my calling as a mother, as a believer, is to show mercy. This begins with those right here in my home. Blessed are the merciful, indeed.

I encourage you to read the full post.

- Josh Harris | JOSHHARRIS.COM