As Iron Sharpens Iron

This morning as I checked in with my friends on facebook I read an article called "Motherhood Is A Calling (And Where Your Children Rank) by Rachel Jankovic (thanks Shamberly for posting the link!)  Wow was I ever convicted!!  I will not go into the details of what the article said, but will post this link so you can read it for yourself if you would like.  Motherhood is a Calling

Today as God continually pricked my heart concerning this matter I have tried to make a conscious effort to make my kids a priority.  Katelyn approached me this morning and asked if I wanted to play Go Fish.  I was busy and had many many things that needed to be done in order to be ready for the FRG BBQ, but I agreed to play anyway.  The look of delight and excitement on my little girls face was so worth it!  This evening we played with, in, and around bubbles just enjoying each others company.  The best thing of all came at bed time.  Instead of the usual five minute tuck in, I rocked each of my kids to sleep.  (yes I rocked my big kids to sleep!) 

So what does all of this have to do with Iron Sharpening Iron?  Proverbs 27:17 says "As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of  his friend."  This is what I get from facebook!  I am so thankful for my friends who love God and are continually seeking to grow in their relationship with Him and are willing to share on facebook what they are learning!