Fall in Colorado exudes magic. We’re on fall break here, so we’ve been able to ultra take it in. The quivering aspen’s golden leaves are falling, but my fiery red maples’ leaves still hold on tight in spite of crazy winds.
Isn’t that what we parents do, hold on tight in spite of crazy winds? And it’s only when we cling to Hope we can soar on wings through those winds.
It’s been quite the week here at the Strong casa, each day proving my boys lay smack dab between childhood and young adulthood. How I adore them both, those anything-but-identical twins. They are the very best sons God could have given me, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything. I know the same is true for your kids, too. It’s no accident they are yours.
Still, parenting can feel two steps forward then ten steps backwards, walking on a tightrope. I remember miracles take time, change happens slowly, and progress occurs outside of my view. Still, the good-days-bad-days parenting pendelum swings and the crazy winds blow. So I hold on by a wing and a prayer.
And today, the Lord gave me *this* prayer, the one where He told me to pray for my children but replace the names of Israel {Jacob and Jeshurun, both other names for Israel} with my own name. So I say this out loud with ‘Kristen’ laced throughout:
“But now listen, O Jacob, my servant, Israel, whom I have chosen.
This is what the LORD says–he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you:
Do not be afraid, O Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground;
I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessings on your descendants.
They will spring up like grass in a meadow, like poplar trees by flowing streams.” Isaiah 44:1-4
His promises of old are every bit as true for us today. Let this truth sink into your soul and refresh your spirit. Praying for you and your children as we hold onto Him Who won’t let go.
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Yes, yes, yes and amen! Thank you 🙂
Happy Friday!
Xo
Shelly
Happy Friday to you, too, Shelly!
Love this. We love the wisdom of Isaiah at our house…the kids call him wise old Isaiah. Thanks for the prayer.
Love you! XOXO
Oh, what a wonderful promise to remember! The winds have been blowing here, too. My brand new nephew was born with some serious medical issues this week, so it’s been a bit challenging. Taking a break to read encouraging things like this online has been such a blessing.
Praying for your nephew right now, Amy.
Thank you!
Amen aloha sister! 😉 Thanks for reminding me that He never lets go! Blessed to be His child, with you.
Nicely done, Lady. I just might steal this idea and take a walk through the Old Testament looking for great Scripture prayers!