It has been quite a while since I have blogged, but Father put something on my mind today to share, so here goes ... My "little girl" is not so little anymore. The youngest in the family turned 13 yrs old this past September. With the last child becoming a teenager, I have most definitely entered a new stage.
No longer am I fretting about running out of diapers and wipes; no longer am I trying to figure out how to teach the little ones that touching the stove will hurt; no longer am I setting the timer for small times outs on the kitchen chair. Parenting teens is a whole new ball game.
We have moved from debates about what Barney episode to watch, to discussions on the coach about being tempted, making wise choices, searching scripture to find out what Father God has to say, debating the purchase of music, movies to watch, when is old enough to date etc etc ... Do I feel adequate for this job that God has given me? No, but with Him living inside of me, I have been given everything I need.
New stages are hard, I have never been here before,Father show me which direction to place my next step. Guard my tongue so the words out of my mouth are your words, which are meant to nurture and edify; and yet,at the same time teach, guide and direct.
Father show me when its time to let them make their own choices and decisions. Remind me that you are the perfect parent and sometimes you simply let me walk in my own stubborn direction and you let me fall.
When they fall, remind me that as you are there every time for me, help me to be there to love, encourage and hold them when they are hurt.
These are your children Father, You love them more than I.
Til next time,
Jacqueline
1 comment:
Great post...we are at different stages in childrearing arent we??:)
Blessings to you in this stage of life!
-Judith
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