"One day a very rich Roman woman was visiting C
ornelia and showing off all her rings and necklaces and other ornaments, of which she had, she asked to see Cornelia's jewels. Cornelia called to her two boys, who were playing outside, and when they came in to their mother she put her arms around them and said: "These are my jewels." But...."A Child's History of the World by Hillyer
Who is this Cornelia? She was the daughter of Scipio. Who is Scipio? Scipio played a huge part in defending Rome which in part made Rome 'the new champion of the world.' This all took place around 100 B.C.
First of all, isn't history great?! Secondly, do you wake up in the mornings and think that your children are the finest jewels you own?
I am so thankful for my boys. They teach me so much about life and about myself. Over time my love for them has grown stronger and deeper. (Even having them home with me this year 24/7:) When they were babies we had dedications for them. My kids are a gift from God and dedicating them is a way of mentally giving them back to God, expressing to God that I will raise them for His glory and trusting God in the plans He has for them. Recently, dealing with some life stuff, not only was I struggling to trust God in the circumstance but it dawned on me that the root of it was that I was not trusting Him with my children's lives. When I realized this, it was as if some fog had cleared.
What material jewels teach you patience? self-control? or how to love well (not just mushy love)? to completely rely on the One that is ultimately in control. We are in a place of trying to connect with others around us. My oldest is holding me accountable to this (not even knowing it.) He has a list of neighbors that he wants to have over for dinner (mostly people without children) and it is to the point that he annoys me about it. But I am thankful b/c he motivates me. It is neat to see how God is using them.
Now, the real point to the story of Cornelia's sons was that Rome had gotten to a place where the poor were getting poorer and the rich were getting richer. Her 'jewels' saw the misery of the poor and in trying to do something about it, the rich got rid of them. Thankfully we don't live in Roman times anymore!
I could go off on how I love my 'jewels' (and so could you:) but I will close for now. Be thankful today for the JOY that they bring to life! (don't focus on the exhaustion - ha, ha!)
First of all, isn't history great?! Secondly, do you wake up in the mornings and think that your children are the finest jewels you own?
I am so thankful for my boys. They teach me so much about life and about myself. Over time my love for them has grown stronger and deeper. (Even having them home with me this year 24/7:) When they were babies we had dedications for them. My kids are a gift from God and dedicating them is a way of mentally giving them back to God, expressing to God that I will raise them for His glory and trusting God in the plans He has for them. Recently, dealing with some life stuff, not only was I struggling to trust God in the circumstance but it dawned on me that the root of it was that I was not trusting Him with my children's lives. When I realized this, it was as if some fog had cleared.
What material jewels teach you patience? self-control? or how to love well (not just mushy love)? to completely rely on the One that is ultimately in control. We are in a place of trying to connect with others around us. My oldest is holding me accountable to this (not even knowing it.) He has a list of neighbors that he wants to have over for dinner (mostly people without children) and it is to the point that he annoys me about it. But I am thankful b/c he motivates me. It is neat to see how God is using them.
Now, the real point to the story of Cornelia's sons was that Rome had gotten to a place where the poor were getting poorer and the rich were getting richer. Her 'jewels' saw the misery of the poor and in trying to do something about it, the rich got rid of them. Thankfully we don't live in Roman times anymore!
I could go off on how I love my 'jewels' (and so could you:) but I will close for now. Be thankful today for the JOY that they bring to life! (don't focus on the exhaustion - ha, ha!)
2 comments:
What a beautiful story ... thanks for sharing it!
i loved that. thanks for sharing and reminding me. i think i view them that way most of the time, as priceless gifts, but we've had some hard days lately. i needed to hear this. love you!!
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