Today, I'm a little late getting the blog post up. But there was something else I needed to do. I took out some extra special time, aside from our day-to-day light-hearted chatter, to have an intimate conversation with Kyla, my oldest. I remember when I brought her home from the hospital all swaddled in blankets. I thought she would be my baby forever, just like the sweet little one in the picture above. But now, she's getting so big.
I can hardly believe Kyla will be 12 years old next month; she's really growing up!
Well, as we had our heart-to-heart about "girl stuff," I felt so good when her eyes lit up with illumination. I was able to easily answer a few questions that were baffling her. I could see the change in Kyla's countenance once her understanding was opened.
Moments of sharing like that are priceless to me.
After we finished our discussion, Kyla embraced me, thanked me, and went about her day with a bit more pep in her step. I smiled to myself. My baby's maturing into a little woman. It feels great to be there for her as she transitions into young adulthood.
In much the same way, God loves to be there for us as we go through personal changes. There are so many answers He can give to us, but we must go to Him. We have to stop and ask Him for the answers. Seek Him for direction, wisdom, understanding, guidance, and help.
There's no need for us to carry around uncertainties and concerns, without laying them at the feet of Jesus. Why haul those heavy burdens around on our own when we don't have to? One of my favorite hymns--"What a Friend we have in Jesus"-- says: "Oh what peace we often forfeit, oh what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer."
I admonish you to allow God to minister to you. Let Him embrace you. Let Him be the one you confide in. After all, He has all the answers you need.
TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I have questions and concerns. And sometimes, I keep them all bottled up inside. But today, I'm taking out special time to release, through prayer, all the things that have been weighing heavily on my mind. I ask that You give me the answers and help I seek. And please forgive me for not trusting You with all my cares, because I know You love me, and want only what's best for me. In Jesus' name, Amen.
