My devotional reading this morning had me laughing at
myself. It spoke of how we get in God’s way. I immediately thought of my sons.
As mothers, I’m sure we can all relate to this. As the natural nurturers we
are, we often cross that thin line between motherly guidance and God’s plan. We
do our best to shield, protect, and instruct our children forgetting they have
some bumps on their journey that have been strategically planned just for them.
They have some tears to cry, and they’ll have some challenging situations to
endure. These things are designed to draw them closer to their Heavenly Father
and strengthen them, but a mother will block the battle, the challenges, and
the trials and tribulations thinking she’s doing what’s best for her child.
I
have to continually remind myself that my sons belong to God and He loves them
way more than my mind can imagine. Not only do I have to trust the training I gave
my sons, but I have to trust God with my child’s life. All the seasoned mothers,
with adult children, have walked this path before and some are probably still
learning to stay in their lane and to stop blocking. Yes, it’s much easier said
than done, and I cross that thin line more than I care to admit. God gently
whispers to remind me that He knows what’s best to prepare His children for the life He
has for them.
As Secondborn prepares for college and is DJing at parties in
places I’ve never heard of, I’m reminded to stop blocking. Sigh…blocking is so
much easier and makes me feel better, but I don’t want to get in God’s way or
block the blessings divinely designed for my children. After all, I want what’s
best for my sons and only God knows what’s best. Have a marvelous day and
stop blocking!
