Years ago, I remember a day came when all three of our children no longer wore diapers. It was one of those overwhelming emotional moments to celebrate. Little did I realize how chaotic our lives where about to become and that God had in mind one more child. It reminds me what Lucille Ball had once said after a not so good day with her children, "One thing children wear out faster than shoes is parents." It's a big responsibility raising children. I remember feeling anxiety many times. You want to do everything right but yet kids don't come with, How To Guides. As a parent who tried so hard of doing my best, the anxiety of knowing I would fail was getting to me. One morning, God lead me to a scripture that lifted a bazillion tons of weight off of me. Found in Isaiah 54:13,
All your children will have God for their teacher... what a mentor for our children. The first time I read that I remember weeping and having a spirit of joy at the same time. God was on my side. He was helping me raise our children. From there on I joyously accepted His roll and did the best I could, knowing between both of us it was going to be ok.
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