“When I think of the sacredness and the responsibility of parents, I do not see how any father and mother can look upon the little child that has been given to them and consider their duty to it, and not be driven to God by the very weight of the burden that rests upon them, to cry to Him for help and wisdom.
When a man bends over the cradle of his first-born, when he begins to realize that here is a soul which he must train, teach, fashion and guide through this world to God’s bar how can he longer stay away from God?
Let him, as he bends over his child’s crib to kiss its sweet lips, ask himself: “Am I able to meet this solemn responsibility of parenthood all alone, in my unaided human weakness, without divine help?” I know not how any father can honestly meet these questions as he looks upon his innocent, helpless child, given to him to shelter, to keep, to guide, and not fall instantly upon his knees and give himself away to God.
Rather would I see my own little ones laid away in the grave tomorrow, and miss from my life henceforth all their love, and go with empty arms and sobbing heart through this world to life’s close, than to attempt to train them, teach them and lead them on without the help of God.”
J.R. Miller
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Wonderful, wonderful words of wisdom ~ and I absolutely love that first shot ~ and the little impish look in the next to last one!
I know it was God’s grace, wisdom and strength that guided me every step of the way when raising my girls. Now they are adults who love and serve God completely. I give God the praise for that. I relied on Him so much! Great pictures! Boy! Does he look like his Daddy!
I love it! Seems like I’ve heard those quotes before. Is that from the Homemaking book?
Amen.
What a great post! Enjoyed the music too. =)
That was an awesome quote, thanks for sharing š Your pictures are amazing i love the fourth one! Laura
A lovely post!
Beautiful post – in every way. So true.
Thank You. I will surely be on my knees today. Great pictures too. š
Oh amen and amen. These were my thoughts exactly. Have Brianna drove me back into the arms of my God (still choked up) Your pictures and the music you chose were perfect. Your art is such a blessing to my soul.I love you ~ my sister in Christ.
What a great post, Shan! I needed to read this today- thank you! The pictures of David are so cute!
What a joy and blessing! Wonderful! I love you to! Maxine
I love this quote by J.R. Miller, especially the last line! Wonderful post and pictures!
This was a great post, and the pictures are just a blessing to all who view them, GOD BLESS
sandy