During prayer time today, I realized just how much I have always paid lip service to the idea that I can't do this mom thing without God's help--He has now given me a parenting situation that makes it absolutely clear that I can't do this without Him!
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:3-4)
Thank you, Lord, for what you have chosen to use to make me more dependent on You, to mold me into a woman who is more like Your Son. I want to be faithful, and patient, and have a servant's heart. Help me to persevere faithfully in prayer.
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Thank you for this reminder to truly trust God with our parenting, and that the best prayer isn't necessarily "God, make this kid obey!" but "God, let me reflect both your holiness and your grace"...not that that ever comes to mind in the heat of the battle!
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