My precious friend, Lori, tearfully shared the most beautiful example of this in our Truth & Dialog bible study. Here is her testimony...
Since my son was going to be leaving for Air Force Basic Training, I decided to look ahead to the devotional for that day, the 23rd of August. just to see what it said. The devotional was written for me and every other mother who struggles with children moving on either to college or to the military. The first line was like WOW! As I read thru the devotional, I saw I needed to release him so God could bless him! That had such an impact on me! I need not "idolize" my relationship or my love for my son because God would watch over him and I needed to keep my thoughts on God. I have been so excited about this devotional jewel. I have told everyone about what God was telling me for this very day, the day he leaves for military training. The peace I have in my heart tells me that this is a good thing, a very good thing, for him.
Thank you, Lori, for speaking to all mothers who are releasing their precious children into this uncertain world. Some releases seem to cut deeply into a Mother's Heart. God certainly understands, afterall, He made us to love so deeply! So, whether it be kindergarten, the military, the ministry, a surgical procedure, a new babysitter or a new business adventure, whatever... we have a God who gently leads our young, as "He gently leads those (of us) that have young!" (Isaiah 40:11 NIV)
"God, thank you for watching over our children & grandchildren. Shower them with blessings and cover them with protection as we place them in Your Hands...and tightly hold our hands, as You gently lead us through each day. Amen!"
No matter what age or stage of life, we'll continually be...
Releasing & Rejoicing...dmc
Our son is in rehab in another state, far away from anyone familiar. He's only been gone a week and we just got a letter from him, saying how much he hates it and wants to come home. After reading that note, I flipped to today's devotional and God just stated it plainly and clearly - "Leave him to me. I will take care of him - and you." What a wonderful thought to carry with me throughout today (and longer).
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ReplyDeleteSteve JossiAugust 29, 2015 at 9:17 AM
I am going through that journey with my son right now as well… It is so hard to let go; but I knew that my son wasn't moving in any kind of positive direction… Seems like letting go is the hardest decision, but I know that it"s God's best ... Blessings to you and your son ...
My daughter turns 18 in about 3 months. Shes my youngest and im having a hard time, shes always been the one that i have felt needs guidance the most. This was good for me to read. I needed this today.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter turns 18 in about 3 months. Shes my youngest and im having a hard time, shes always been the one that i have felt needs guidance the most. This was good for me to read. I needed this today.
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