Jesus once told a parable about a vineyard owner who hired workers to work in his field. Some were hired at sunrise, others at nine, then noon, then three and some even as late in the day as five o'clock. In the evening, when the work day was over, the vineyard owner came to give everyone their pay: one denarius. Yes, one denarius for every worker, even those that only worked for a few hours! Even one denarius for the workers who had worked fourteen or more hours!! Is that fair?
You know, I am almost 40 years old. I have spent most of my 39+ years loving God and serving Him. You, my children, are only 8, 10 and 11 years old!! God can't possibly love you as much as He loves me, right? I mean, He MUST hand out more blessings to me because I have loved Him and praised Him and served Him for so long! Your measly little years are nothing compared to mine!
NO WAY! God just doesn't work like that!
He is like the vineyard owner in the parable. Each of those workers were equally valuable and special to the owner, so he paid them all the same.
Just because you have only been His child for eleven years doesn't mean He loves you less! In fact:
His love for you is overflowing,
His forgiveness is never-ending,
His grace is ALL YOU NEED,
His blessings are abundant,
His patience is endless,
and He will always guide you home to Him.
Celebrate what you are this very day...young! Every stage of your life was designed by God, and His designs are prefect! With each year, you will find the new treasures He has planned for you. But for today, you are exactly where God wants you to be, my amazing kiddos. What a perfect love He has for you!
Love,
Mom
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