The Big Picture

Gentle Reminder

I watch my children struggle

Make choices they’ll regret

But when I try to intercede

The spirit cries “not yet!”

My aching heart grows heavy,

And I begin to pray

“I love them, Father, so much

There are not words to say.”

Then quietly the message comes

“I know, I love them too;

Though hard for you to understand

I love them more than you do.”

“How could that be?” I wonder

“You know, I am their mother;

I would give my life for them

I love them like no other.”

And patiently, He chastens me

“Remember, cherished daughter;

They’re yours because I sent them,

But I am still their Father.”

Such humility and gratitude I feel for Heavenly Father's wisdom. Parenting is the hardest thing I've ever done, but I'm so thankful for divine direction...and for those teaching moments that come when I've made a mistake, that help me do better.

Undeniable Reality

Wings To Fly

I want to hold you close,

Keep you by my side.

I want to grant permission

For you to run and hide.

I want to protect you

From every mortal pain;

I want to make it easy

When I hear you complain.

I want you to choose, child,

What I consider right.

Do everything required–

Don’t hesitate…don’t fight.

But that is not God’s plan;

He gave you wings to fly.

And often I’m reminded

I need to let you try.

"Don't Judge Me Because I Sin Differently Than You Do"...

Stones

Unkind words and judgments,

Stones thrown by those so proud;

Rarely miss their destination,

Quiet targets in the crowd.

The single woman down the street

Who lets her children be

Unruly and disgraceful imps

Who’re better off unseen;

The family all observe in church

Whose house looks like a dump;

Some assume that is expected

From a woman rather plump;

The man who cannot hold a job

They glare at with disgust

And carelessly they gossip

Sharing feelings of mistrust.

Those who claim to follow Christ

Despite the way they live;

Who err when “no ones watching”

And expect God will forgive.

He that hath no sin among you

Cast a stone, they heard Him say;

And those judging cast their stones

To the ground and walked away.