June 13th

June 13th   

As our kids grow up, it gets increasingly difficult to let God have control over them. I find that, for me, this is harder than giving Him control over everything else in my life. It is not that I don’t trust God, is it? I mean I know He is able to do anything, but I also know they have free will. I know the world is enticing. I know that they have to make their own choices and I don’t want them to make mistakes that I made, or go through painful things.

We give them instructions and teach them what is right, wrong, wise, and stupid in hopes that our words will ring in their ears when they face those situations. We pray and pray and pray for them to keep their hearts tethered to Jesus. We pray against the enemy and his schemes, all the while loving them and providing them with what they need. But then the bottom line is that it is their choice, it is up to them to make the right choice. As parents we have been there and we know how seemingly innocent steps can lead to Hell if you are not careful. We hope that they will remember what we have said and use it to guide them.

Wow, that is the way Jesus must feel. God gave us His Word to guide us and teach us what is right, wrong, wise and stupid, in hopes that His Words will ring out in our hearts when we face situations. HE prays for us to keep our hearts tethered to Him, and He prays against the schemes of the enemy, all the while loving us and providing us with what we need. But then the bottom line is that it is our choice, it is up to us to make the right choice. He’s been here and he knows how seemingly innocent steps can lead to Hell if you are not careful. He hopes that we will remember what He has said and use it to guide our steps and choices. Wow, I’m sorry Lord for all I put you through both past, present and future!

Letting go of control, even if it is just in our minds, yeah that is extremely hard in some areas. It is hard when you realize the gravity of the situation and your loved one doesn’t understand it yet, either due to a young age or a lack of maturity or a lack of spiritual knowledge. When others around us don’t yet realize that their spiritual choices are a matter of permanent life or death, not just a simple preference and not a choice to play around with or delay, it is hard to let go and trust God. But the simple fact is that He loves them even more than we do!

Today I am grateful that the Lord understands every single thing I am going through and I will lean on Him for what I need to let go in my mind and at the same time try to be mindful of Him while I make MY choices!!

Isaiah 48:17-18 This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea.

Romans 8:33-34 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.

Proverbs 3:5-7 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

Jesus, thank you for giving me everything that I need to live well in you. Thank you for giving me your Word, and for praying for me continuously. Thank you for providing for me and for chasing me down. Holy Spirit thank you for leading me and drawing me. Forgive me Lord for not paying attention to your Words that can give me wisdom, forgive me for making decisions without consulting your wisdom, forgive me for at times ignoring your voice and all that you have taught me. Help me to lean in to all you have given me and carefully walk in your plan. Thank you for your perfect love and perfect life changing plan!