Praise!
My dear beloved Youth in Christ,

'Oh, my dear children! I feel as if I'm going through labor pains for you again, and they will continue until Christ is fully developed in your lives.' — Galatians 4:19

Paul led many people to Christ and helped them mature spiritually. Perhaps one reason for his success as a spiritual father was the deep concern he felt for his spiritual children; he compared his pain over their faithlessness to the pain of childbirth.

Shephreds and parents should have the same intense care for those to whom they are spiritual parents. When you lead people to Christ, remember to stand by them to help them grow.

God, give us parents and shepherds who pray in the presence of the Lord with pain of heart so that their children and believers grow up like Christ.
In Your Holy Name, Amen.
Jesus loves you!

a. p. george achan.          
            
       (Tyndale)