I spent the evening with a dear friend of mine. A great couple who raise their two girls with the same values as we raise ours. We spent the evening talking about so many things. We agree and disagree, that is why we are friends. We have been friends for almost 8 years and have seen our children through struggles that we thought were monumental. But, wow, I know we haven't seen anything yet. They aren't driving, dating, working, etc. They aren't making all of their decisions without mommy and daddy yet. We can discuss what we "want" for our girls until the cows come home (ok...that is just wrong) but, ultimately, I have to go to bed tonight (I know I should say "I GET to go to bed tonight") knowing that they are not only children of mine, but children of God.
God, I want to be more like those few parents I know that trust you completely. That love you more than they love their children. That love and praise you even when death seperates them from their children. I can not even imagine that pain dear Lord. I want to praise you even when my girls make decisions that are not pleasing to me. Be with them Father, as they struggle through life's challenges. Equip me with the words and actions that continually show them that you are always there for them. Protect them heavenly Father! In Jesus name!
I Love this prayer. It is very hard to be a parent and trust God with their lives. This has been a summer for me of really letting Avery grow w/o me and trusting the Lord to guide her and let her be the person God made her to be, not who I want her to be. Jackson has not broken away so much, he is the baby, but he takes so many crazy chances. Like jumping from trees. I constantly worry about his safety... But I know that I cannot be everywhere at all times but my Jesus is!
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