I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me.
Philippians 4:13
My son approached me this week and began a very serious conversation with me. He is in high school and is starting to contemplate his future. He wanted to discuss the options he had been considering. I was honored that he not only wanted to bounce some ideas off of me, but asked and valued my opinion. I was amazed at the amount of thought he had put into his career choice. As I listened, I knew my son was growing up.
When he paused and asked for my opinion, I of course, told him how proud I was of him. I gave my thoughts and then told him that he could do anything. I told him that the world was at his feet and he could grab it and run. I wanted him to know that there should be no hesitation because nothing was impossible for him!
I am sure the same conversation was taking place in many homes across the globe. What I tried to convey to my son was not unlike what I am sure other parents were saying or had said to their child. The message is the same, "You can do anything!". We encourage our children from the day they are born until the day we die. We strive to encourage our children with the simple message ~ you can do anything! But, when did we lose the message for ourselves? Where in the translation did we stop applying this encouragement to our own lives?
As a mom, I feel so inadequate at times in my parenting. Sometimes, I feel like luck had more to do with how my children have turned out, and not my own skills as their mother. At times, I am intimidated when I see the accomplishments from my friends and family. I pale in comparison to the works of others and feel it in my gut. My husband brags on me all the time, but I neglect to see the wonderful person that he sees. I don't think I am alone in my thinking.
How can I believe that my children can own the world if I cannot grab the same ownership for myself? With God, I can do anything! I can face fear, frustration, and those faceless enemies that all moms see. God's word says that I can do anything and be anything while fearing nothing.
There is only one thing that I cannot do, but was already done for me. I no longer have to carry my sin, nor do I have to die on the cross to remove your sin. Jesus did that for us. If he could face a cross, why do I fear facing each day? Why do we allow time to rule who we are?
The days dictate our lives. Our schedules determine who we are, what we do, and where we dwell. But with God, I can do the impossible! I can get a college degree like my oldest sister did ~ AFTER she became a grandmother! I can fight the FDA to start a new medication to heal existing health problems just like my brother did. I could start my own radio broadcast and interview top entertainers just like my youngest sister has done. And to think I was not impressed with my own abilities?
Are you happy just getting by each day? Don't settle for less than you can be! With God, ALL things are possible! Lasso the moon, reach for the stars, and always hold on to God's hand! You can do it!
Philippians 4:13
My son approached me this week and began a very serious conversation with me. He is in high school and is starting to contemplate his future. He wanted to discuss the options he had been considering. I was honored that he not only wanted to bounce some ideas off of me, but asked and valued my opinion. I was amazed at the amount of thought he had put into his career choice. As I listened, I knew my son was growing up.
When he paused and asked for my opinion, I of course, told him how proud I was of him. I gave my thoughts and then told him that he could do anything. I told him that the world was at his feet and he could grab it and run. I wanted him to know that there should be no hesitation because nothing was impossible for him!
I am sure the same conversation was taking place in many homes across the globe. What I tried to convey to my son was not unlike what I am sure other parents were saying or had said to their child. The message is the same, "You can do anything!". We encourage our children from the day they are born until the day we die. We strive to encourage our children with the simple message ~ you can do anything! But, when did we lose the message for ourselves? Where in the translation did we stop applying this encouragement to our own lives?
As a mom, I feel so inadequate at times in my parenting. Sometimes, I feel like luck had more to do with how my children have turned out, and not my own skills as their mother. At times, I am intimidated when I see the accomplishments from my friends and family. I pale in comparison to the works of others and feel it in my gut. My husband brags on me all the time, but I neglect to see the wonderful person that he sees. I don't think I am alone in my thinking.
How can I believe that my children can own the world if I cannot grab the same ownership for myself? With God, I can do anything! I can face fear, frustration, and those faceless enemies that all moms see. God's word says that I can do anything and be anything while fearing nothing.
There is only one thing that I cannot do, but was already done for me. I no longer have to carry my sin, nor do I have to die on the cross to remove your sin. Jesus did that for us. If he could face a cross, why do I fear facing each day? Why do we allow time to rule who we are?
The days dictate our lives. Our schedules determine who we are, what we do, and where we dwell. But with God, I can do the impossible! I can get a college degree like my oldest sister did ~ AFTER she became a grandmother! I can fight the FDA to start a new medication to heal existing health problems just like my brother did. I could start my own radio broadcast and interview top entertainers just like my youngest sister has done. And to think I was not impressed with my own abilities?
Are you happy just getting by each day? Don't settle for less than you can be! With God, ALL things are possible! Lasso the moon, reach for the stars, and always hold on to God's hand! You can do it!