Mar. 17, 2008 - Interceding for our Children
This week's prayer from Lifting Hands -
Thank You, Lord, for the precious gift of my child. Because Your Word says that every good gift comes from You, I know that You have given him to me to care for and raise. Help me to do that. Show me places where I continue to hang on to him and enable me to release him to Your protection, guidance, and counsel. Help me not to live in fear of possible dangers, but in the joy and peace of knowing that You are in control. I rely on You for everything, and this day I trust my child to You and release Littlesmurf into Your hands.
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! Matthew 7:11
They shall not labor in vain, nor bring forth children for trouble; For they shall be the descendants of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them. Isaiah 65:23
My thoughts -
Littlesmurf is most definitely the greatest gift that God has given me - he is my only child and brings me so much joy and hope for the future. The fact that he is an only child does make it difficult for me to "let go" at times. However, this paryer could not have been shared at a better time! Tomorrow, Littlesmurf will be thirteen years old - a TEENAGER! He is, I know, already able to make decisions for himself guided by the Lord. I am now hoping that he will continue in this way and also not be afraid to approach us, his parents, if he needs further guidance.
I hope that, as Littlesmurf grows into a young man, I will be able to "let go" in more and more situations. I know that he is capable and able to look after himself in difficult circumstances, but he is not what I would call "street-wise". The other boys of his age who live near us are always outside, always messing around and, inevitably, always getting into trouble. I would hate for Littlesmurf to be lead the same way - but he does need to "harden up" a bit. Also, we are forever hearing stories in the media which are frightening to any parent - muggings, binge-drinking, teenage pregnancies, etc. I pray that we have taught Littlesmurf the difference between what is right and what is wrong well enough for him not to get into such situations.
So, yes, I will determine to "loosen the reins" from now on - but nothing will ever stop me worrying about what the future might hold for our dear son! Mother's prerogative, I suppose!
Comments
Mar. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Pure and Sensible
Giving our children back to the Lord everyday is a willful, but difficult decision. I struggle with remembering to do this myself. Lord bless you, Leinani
