The days of Summer continue to zoom
passed. My son plans for cross country,
while my daughter mulls over upcoming challenges and excitement the 2016-2017 school
year holds. I sit and wonder where the
time has gone. My son will enter middle
school, stands almost eye to eye with me and continues to take on more
responsibility each day. My daughter
boasts character traits of a teenager, enters the 3rd grade and
struggles with confidence in the beautiful person God created her to be.
My mind ventures in all directions as
mom. Worry pushes diligently against
faith. Faith promises each child will be
fine in every situation because God protects, cherishes and works all things
out for the good of those who love Him.
Worry shouts back that mom knows what these kids need and it is to stay
in a bubble at home away from troubles/trials.
Faith confirms these kids need troubles/trials and living amongst
society to bring strength, maturity and reliance on God. Worry screams the memories of pain, sadness
and struggles my past reveals; reminding that I do not want these kids to
experience the same. Faith stands firm
on Truth. Worry wobbles on lies.
Faith or worry, which shall I choose? Faith never changes. Faith never leaves. Faith never lets down. Worry creates a roller coaster of thoughts
dependent on the situation. Worry comes
in the weakest moment and scurries in the presence of strength. Worry always brings down.
Hmmmmm. . .I really don’t think the decision
is difficult. I place my children in the
hands of the One Who knows best. I ask
to be a mere vessel for His Truth to be spoken, lived out and revealed to my
children. He trusted me with these two
and believes I am the best mom for them.
With that Truth, I feel blessed and honored beyond words.
Will I mess up? Every day!
But, by the grace of God, the faith in Him and planting His Truth in my
heart daily, I will make it through. These
kids will know that perfection does not exist.
These kids will know God is the One to look to for acceptance – NOT this
world. In this world we will experience
trials, tribulation and a gamut of emotions; but, faith will see us through!
Love these two with all my heart, soul and
mind. . .
Live life. . .One Day at a
Time
Sheree Craig
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