This post is a follow up to a conversation I had today. I figured I'd post it here though because so many of us feel inadequate for the task of raising our children (or grandchildren). I didn't write this, it's from my Mother's Devotional Bible. I remember how much it ministered to me when I first read it and I hope it blesses you as well.
Whose Child Is This?
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:21-28
Have you ever prayed Hannah's words as your own?
I have. Several times. Eagerly I've asked for God to take charge of my children. Out of fear that I might "ruin" them, I hand them over to Him.
But as I give my children to God, I often hear Him ask, "Do you really trust me with your children? Do you trust me to get them to school safely?"
"Yes!" I respond.
"Do you believe that I can guide them through an illness?"
"Of course!"
"How about deciding if they will marry - and who?"
"Better you than I!" I say
"Then do you trust me to select the very best mother for your children and for who I want them to become?"
We can be the mothers our children need because God divinely chose us for the job. Don't doubt it. He knows what He is doing.
And aren't we glad!
Additional scripture: Psalm 66:19-20, Proverbs 3:5-6
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Me again! Proverbs 3:5-6 is my favorite verse, perhaps because I take it as a promise.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths."
How much more comforting can you get? :)
When I have those times where I am doubting myself, whether it's parenting, being a wife, serving in some capacity at church or whatever, I go back to that verse. I don't understand why He gave these children to me, but I trust that it was for a good reason. On the days when Psycho Mommy is here I really wonder (they probably do to!) but I trust that He loves them enough to have put them right where they need to be.
And you know what else? He loves me and knew I needed them too. They are a gift from His hand, a blessing in so many ways.
Trust Him to work through and in you to accomplish what he wills for their lives (and yours!)
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Fran: Whose child is this?
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4 comments:
Thank you for this, Fran. It was really encouraging. Love you!
Oh Fran, what a great reminder. Thank you for sharing.
Fran, This was the exclamation point on my morning. I prayed with Jaimey before school started (something we've jumped over too many times this school year, I hate to admit!)and I asked God to give us both a measure of strength to get through our day together and that our time spent would bring us closer. Thanks again for the encouragement today.
You are a dear, dear friend! I love you!
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