Thursday, May 31, 2012

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.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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.

Friday, May 4, 2012

"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.