{"I have no greater joy than to know that my children walk in the truth" ~ 3 John 1:4}
God created my children for His purposes.
They are distinctly created with gifts and passions. Passions that often times I misjudge as character flaws.
Of course, there certainly are habits like thinking of others, cultivating thoughtfulness, etc.. that I try to be intentional with.
My deep heart's desire is to lead them to the source of truth.
To abide in constant relationship with The Father; to hear his heartbeat, His voice, His Spirit.
One of my greatest desires is for my kids to know that I'm on their side, that I'm for them!
When I look deeply in their eyes, greet them happily in the morning, make big deals over the things that are a big deal to them, actively listen, cheer them on, truly try to see life through their eyes
... all these desires that I'm pouring out on them, are but a snippet of the true nature of the Father's heart toward them.
Yes, those desires to train them and guide them will still be there...but they aren't guiding my days.
When I see character flaws, they aren't overwhelming my spirit. They aren't burdens on my back.
When my mind is reminded of this, I abide in rest. My soul is at rest.
My eyes see the beauty. My heart embraces their passions. I rest because they're in the Fathers hands.
He loves them so so abundantly!! He is for them!! He longs to lead them into all truth!
God created my children for His purposes.
They are distinctly created with gifts and passions. Passions that often times I misjudge as character flaws.
Of course, there certainly are habits like thinking of others, cultivating thoughtfulness, etc.. that I try to be intentional with.
My deep heart's desire is to lead them to the source of truth.
To abide in constant relationship with The Father; to hear his heartbeat, His voice, His Spirit.
One of my greatest desires is for my kids to know that I'm on their side, that I'm for them!
When I look deeply in their eyes, greet them happily in the morning, make big deals over the things that are a big deal to them, actively listen, cheer them on, truly try to see life through their eyes
... all these desires that I'm pouring out on them, are but a snippet of the true nature of the Father's heart toward them.
Yes, those desires to train them and guide them will still be there...but they aren't guiding my days.
When I see character flaws, they aren't overwhelming my spirit. They aren't burdens on my back.
When my mind is reminded of this, I abide in rest. My soul is at rest.
My eyes see the beauty. My heart embraces their passions. I rest because they're in the Fathers hands.
He loves them so so abundantly!! He is for them!! He longs to lead them into all truth!
1 comment:
This is beautifully said, and all so very true :) It sure takes a whole lot of pressure off of us if we know we are really only a small part of the whole love that God has for them. Thank you for sharing!
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