…but, He’s good.
Posted on January 21, 2015 in Uncategorized
This week, I had the opportunity to guest blog for Kids In the House. It is a fantastic website, filled with TONS of powerful resources for parents. What I shared with their readers is thoughts on our children, their callings, and the part we play as parents. I wish my plans were His plans, but the often aren’t. BUT, He is good. Always. Not matter what the plan is. Below is an excerpt, but check out the full post here!
One of the heaviest burdens we bear is for our children. We feel such responsibility. We are responsible for their physical needs being met, for pointing them to Christ, for encouraging their passions, for fostering a healthy relationship with them, for loving them, and certainly there are many more burdens we could add to this list. But one thing occurred to me while pondering my children’s futures: I am not responsible for their calling, their purpose. Thank heaven. I still have days when I wonder what my own calling is and, especially on those days, I am thankful that our Father has plans. We don’t have to be the architects of our teens’ futures. Our job is simply to strengthen them spiritually and teach them to love Him first and love others as themselves.
The purposes and callings of our children are not our responsibility. I don’t know about you, but that sure relieved some pressure for me. “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord.” (Jeremiah 29:11) It’s not for us to research or demand. It’s between the two of them. He has a unique plan for each of them, and He’s working out His plans. Our part is to teach them to listen for Him. In my mind, God’s favorite game is hide-and-seek. He loves thrill and loves to be found. He isn’t hiding from us, but He so desires to be sought. Teach your kids to play along.
Ready or not…
One of the heaviest burdens we bear is for our children. We feel such responsibility. We are responsible for their physical needs being met, for pointing them to Christ, for encouraging their passions, for fostering a healthy relationship with them, for loving them, and certainly there are many more burdens we could add to this list. But one thing occurred to me while pondering my children’s futures: I am not responsible for their calling, their purpose. Thank heaven. I still have days when I wonder what my own calling is and, especially on those days, I am thankful that our Father has plans. We don’t have to be the architects of our teens’ futures. Our job is simply to strengthen them spiritually and teach them to love Him first and love others as themselves.
The purposes and callings of our children are not our responsibility. I don’t know about you, but that sure relieved some pressure for me. “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord.” (Jeremiah 29:11) It’s not for us to research or demand. It’s between the two of them. He has a unique plan for each of them, and He’s working out His plans. Our part is to teach them to listen for Him. In my mind, God’s favorite game is hide-and-seek. He loves thrill and loves to be found. He isn’t hiding from us, but He so desires to be sought. Teach your kids to play along.
Ready or not…
My love,
