A beautiful newlywed was talking about the state of America and the world. She put her hands on her hip and announced, "We have decided not to have children. We would love to have a child but don't think it's right to bring a child into the world when we don't know how things are going to turn out."
I choked on my coke and patted my foot. "Oh darling no! Having children is not about protecting them from the troubles of this world. Having children is about raising courageous, strong individuals that will change the world for good."
What if God has destined you to raise a president or the next Billy Graham? What if God has equipped you to raise a child that will discover the cure for some disease or help this country move into an economic boom? By not having children you are depriving the next generation of the very people that could save this world. By not having children you will secure that evil takes over because your child won't be there to fight against it.
Great parenting isn't filled with fear or a defeatist attitude. Great parents are those that see the future for what it is - a place where God can take a life and create the extraordinary person that can light the way for the rest of us.
Don't miss your opportunity to change the world through your children and the influence of your family. God created your unique family with a purpose. Don't be afraid to let him use you to make a difference.
Seeking His Wisdom,
Debbie
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