Splash the Puddles

I've been contemplating lately, what I really want for my children.  There are many things I want for them.  I want them to one day marry beautiful, godly women who adore them. I want them to do well in school and have a positive reputation.  I want them to be well recognized for good manners.  I want them to appreciate playing outside and using their imagination.  I want them to be kind and loving toward others.  I want them to be respectful to adults always.  I want them to appreciate the things they have and understand how blessed they are.  I want them to meet, early on, friends who will stand by their side through their lifetime.  There are many things I want for them. But one thing overshadows them all, and honestly I believe this one thing will dictate all the others in some form or fashion.  What do I want for my children?  I want them to understand early in life the love that God has for them. I want them to know that nothi...

Lord, Today I give you my boys-I surrender to you, my own expectations of who they should be and I ask you to use them mightily. Lord, I pray they would be young men who love and honor you-young men who stand apart on their own choosing, because they love you.  Wipe away my expectations of perfection, the limitations I subtly assign them, and help me to gracefully parent them, embracing their weaknesses as opportunities to love deeper and point them to you.  Lord fill any gaps, and empty places in there life and keep them humble. Grow in them a compassion and generosity towards others. Help them to give sacrificially and love unconditionally.  Teach them to find themselves only in You.  My prayer for Walker and Will, Lord, is that their life would be filled with a purpose-a fully engaged relationship with you. Lord don't allow them to be distracted by a "religion" with standards, rules and expectations but rather 100% committed to and aware of your grace, mercy and l...