Laying Up Treasures

In my single and early married years I was a "successful" professional. I wore the expensive suits, drove a nice car, ate at the finest restaurants and had a big fancy title. By the world's standards I looked like I had it all together, but I was miserable inside because I was not walking in obedience to God.

After I rededicated my life to Christ, He changed my life goals and desires. His purposes became my purposes. His priorities became my priorities. He gave me a desire to devote my life to my family and to serve Him.

I am now a homeschool mom. Most of the world would scoff at my role in life. People don't covet my "title." I don't bring home a regular paycheck. I don't bring home awards. I've traded in my suits for jeans, and Nordstrom for Target. But I'm far richer, more content and joyful than I've ever been before because of my relationship with God.

I have been given the most important job in the world: raising my children to glorify the King of kings and Lord of lords. I am laying up treasures in heaven. He has given me a vision of eternity, and the world simply pales by comparison.

"Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:20-21