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Praying Parents ~ Grace and Truth Week 21

June 5, 2015 by jstults 4 Comments

Yesterday our oldest son, fifteen now, showed some remarkable maturity for his age. We asked him to follow our lead in a sticky situation, one that would make him stand out and likely feel socially awkward.  We did so without giving him any specific details or reasons why, and then we gave him the choice whether to follow our lead or take a different option.

His response was, “I trust you.”  So simple.

He didn’t ask for details. He didn’t badger us for a “why.” He simply said, “I trust you.”

Of course, my mama heart nearly exploded with love in that moment and thankfulness for such faith at such a young age.  But I can’t take credit, friends, and neither can my husband. We are just two imperfect people trying our best to parent and trusting the Lord for the rest. 

I know it’s because he gave his heart to Christ so long ago and has steadily grown in his faith over the years. And at the tender age of 15, when I would have likely been demanding explanations or grumbling about not being able to do what my peers were doing, he chose trust and obedience.

I tell you, there are times as a parent when your children teach you more than you teach them!  Am I so quick to obey my Heavenly Father?  Am I so quick to trust?

The one thing I can say for certain that we have done “right” as parents is to pray for our children. And even that we certainly don’t do perfectly. 🙂  But the power of prayer is immense in the lives of our little (and not so little) ones!

So, I really appreciate the perspective of Frances from the GREENhouse on how to pray for our children who are away from home on some sort of summer adventure (whether it be near or far, short or long).  Obviously, our first instinct as mamas is to pray for safetly, but Frances highlights some deeper issues to pray about. Please stop by her blog and say hello! 🙂

As we end this week and begin a new one, let’s not forget the power of prayer to effect change.

What prayer does your child (or children) need this week?

Jen 🙂

 

 

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  1. Mary Dolan Flaherty says

    June 5, 2015 at 08:05

    Our children may grow up, which mine have…but they never cease to need prayer! The prayer just changes its shape. My children were both “raised in the church” and choose not to attend church now…one of my children says that Christians are hypocrites…she had a few not so great experiences.. (someone in the church once made a comment on her short skirt, which should have been directed to ME…hey I was just glad she was there! She was in high school and was quite rebellious). I see the floundering of both of them now that they are living in the world and following their own fleshly desires, and reaping the consequences…I know that God is holding each of them in the palm of His hand; He will never let them go…my prayer is that they get as disillusioned with the world as they did with the church…more so…and turn back.

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    • jstults says

      June 5, 2015 at 19:18

      Mary, what a hard thing to deal with! You are right, though, they never stop needing our prayer! I’m so thankful for my own mom because I know she prays for all of us and our families faithfully. You are right to put your trust in the Lord. All we can do as parents is to be faithful and trust Him to do the rest! Praying for your children this evening that they will be drawn to Jesus like the parched are drawn to water.
      Jen

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  2. Mary Hill says

    June 5, 2015 at 14:45

    I love when our children reaffirm to us that we are raising them to follow Christ. Thanks for sharing.

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    • jstults says

      June 5, 2015 at 19:20

      It is very encouraging, isn’t it Mary? Mostly it just makes me thankful that God has a hold of his heart because I know it’s all the Lord’s doing! At the same time, I found his easy trust very convicting! 🙂
      Jen

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