Being Prepared

It has occurred to me that I need to be a prepared momma.  I’ve always felt like I was a pretty well-prepared person.  Growing up I was a Girl Scout so it was a given that I’d be prepared for any and all situations, right?  In grade school I took two pens and a notebook to class just in case someone else needed one.  In college I’d throw an extra pair of clothes in the car for those ”just in case I go somewhere after class” times.  And now with my kids I thought I’d do fun art & science projects with them.  But, OH NO! I didn’t prepare beforehand.  – THIS got me thinking about spiritual things.  I need to get prepared before starting an art project but how much more before venturing into the day! 

The Bible says in 2 Timothy 4:2 to “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season.”  And, “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15).

Art and science projects are fun, but someone needs to prepare all the materials, know when to do it, and how to pull it off.  When it comes to spiritual things, we need to be prepared mommas in these ways too. 

Get prepared for spiritual things each day by putting on the armor of God, by praying for your kids, praying for those who will come into your home, for those you will meet while we are “on the way”.  As prepared mommas we might be the vessel that God uses to turn a sinner away from her sin.  It’s having spiritual antenna up to recognize the tone in someone’s voice that says, “I’m not okay”. 

Ephesians 2:10

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works,

which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

 

If we are Ephesians 2:10, we can ask the One who made us, who formed us, and who has it already mapped out for us how to be prepared. 

Are you prepared? Have you received Jesus as your Savior? God loves you and wants you to know His way.  He wants you to be prepared for life, death, and eternity.  The only way to know God the Father is through His Son, Jesus. By accepting Jesus as your personal Savior, you will have V.I.P. access to the Father. Jesus says that He goes to the Father and prepares a place for you. Now, that’s what I call being a prepared momma.

“God, I’m a sinner and I need You to save me from my sins. Please forgive me and cleans me from head to toe, make me whole and pure. I am deciding today, right now, to receive Jesus as my Savior and I pray You help me follow You each day of my life. I pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen.”

If you prayed to receive Jesus just now, please let someone know.  You can leave a comment below or go to that person you know who has been talking to you about Jesus.  Read your Bible and get to know God.  Go to church.  Pray.  The Parakelo moms are proud of you and so is the Lord.