I sit, listening to a child give counsel. And the small gracious nuggets stick in my craw. (for you non chicken people that is the place where there are little pebbles that ‘chew’ up a chicken’s dinner.) Older children have a lot to offer a mum/mom (my daughter-in-law is from New Zealand and I enjoy her words) whose been parenting for 30 some years and isn’t perfect! So I listen, and hope I don’t choke on this gracious little nugget! As they finish I realize they have grown up to love the Lord. They are listening to His counsel. And they have words of wisdom for me. Is it easy? NO! Some of it I’m still digesting. But I am praising God that when I asked for wisdom 30 odd years ago for my children I got it and God has blessed even though I knew little about raising children. My children have followed the Lord. More than that in some ways they have grown beyond me in their walk with God. Will they do it the same, or will it look the same? NO! It will be the Spirit moving them in paths I never imagined. All of them have a greater heart for the lost and for missions than I did. Is it scary? YES! Even though they have a good sense of humour/humor, they are all serious about God… So…. each time I will listen, though it is unpalatable and I want to choke! I will remember my little chickens breaking down their food in their craws, and I’ll be watching for the truth in those nuggets.
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