Sometimes I wonder how their paths will turn out or which direction they will go. Crooked more than straight? Curved, bent wildly or narrow and steep?
I am awed at the very fact that I get to watch it, but nervous about it too. I have two sons mind you. Bless their hearts for they just might invite trouble without meaning to.
Then, I remember who gave them to me. He has their future in His hands. How my prayers for my children do make a difference.
I think about how the Lord took care of me all of my life thus far and how much I've changed. I gaze down my path and see where I chose Him, see the clues of His love, grace and forgiveness.
I trust God with my children completely. I am delighted to be blessed with His children (my sons) and that He trusted me to influence their lives toward Him. I am entrusted to help teach them how to be and love them.
I am grateful for this Path!
WOW...what a great perspective on raising boys. I love it! "I trust God with my children completely." this is true for most of us, I think, yet sometimes I still want to set the path or correct the course.
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Mary
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Trusting God with my kids is tough... it's hard not to try to take on everything by myself. As if I ever could. But then I remember that God loves them more than I do.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, though, looking down their future paths makes me nervous. Prayer, right? How non-believing parents get through a single day without praying is beyond me.