Father, I am so nervous for Z in 1st grade. I pray for a kind and compassionate teacher. I pray for friends in his classroom, I pray for an easy transition. I pray that his heart and mind will open for learning. I pray that he will be motivated and willing to do the work. Father, I am anxious for this year.
Do not be anxious about anything.
I don't know what I am nervous about. But I have heard that this could be a hard year. Oh, how I pray that his teacher will love him and encourage him to be his best. Lord, I am nervous to find out who she is. Father, hand pick his classroom for him. Please.
I have it all under control. Trust Me.
Trust? I do trust You. I think. But do You know what he needs? Do You know how shy and sensitive he is? Will you pick his teacher based on that?
I know every hair on his head. He is fearfully and wonderfully made.
You are right, Lord. You created him to be the boy he is. I just don't want him to struggle.
Peace.
Peace? Why don't I feel peace? All I feel is worry and anxiety. Is Your peace really there?
My peace surpasses all understanding. It will guard your heart and mind. Take it, daughter.
OK, Lord. I will chose to trust You. I know You will take good care of us. I know that You have Z in the palm of Your hand. I just don't want him to struggle.
Tribulation brings perseverance. And perseverance, proven character. And proven character, hope. And hope does not disappoint.
Lord, you are right. I do want him to develop all of that. I do want him to become stronger. I don't want him to be too comfortable so that he never grows. He will have to face challenges. He will struggle. He will fail and face heartache. Oh, will I be able to take it?
Be strong and courageous. I am with you wherever you go.
Oh, Father! I can't believe how You provided for us. You did listen. You did hear my cry. Thank You, Lord. I am in awe. Not only did you provide a sweet teacher, but You also gave Z some friends. Thank You for Your favor. You are good. I am sorry that I didn't trust You. I am sorry that I couldn't release Z into Your waiting hands. I am sorry that I got in Your way. Please forgive me. I have so much to learn.
For I know the plans that I have for you. Plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find ME when you search for Me with all your heart.
Thank you, Father.
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Thanks, Friend. I needed these words of truth today as I struggle with the same things. Are you and I long lost twin sisters?
I appreciate your honesty and your heart.
You are not alone in your anxieties. I am right there with you.
janelle...wow...neat post. thanks for sharing your heart like that!!
You are the coolest! I know we all struggled with those same fears with our children, yesterday. Although we know he will provide our needs, we still want to hold on to that control. Why can't we just let it go? We are human and they are our babies, that's why!
But, I know who he got for a teacher and am so GLAD we have the same one. It will be a great year. I think God has some great plans for our little boys. This will make their bond stronger, for next year he may want to challenge them to grow a little more. Hang on. We have a long way to go, girl. I'll be there for you, if you will be there for me!
Amen sister! Been there, done that. Umm, I mean...am there...doing that!
A second Amen to Alana. I have been struggling with it all lately too, and praying, and praying some more. Thanks for being so transparent, and in turn helping the rest of us.
Tribulation brings perseverance. And perseverance, proven character. And proven character, hope. And hope does not disappoint
I struggle too with seeing my kids struggle. But I know that you would agree with we learn the best lessons in the struggling. I'm so glad God took good care of Z in placing him in a class this year. How could He do anything else? He sees a bigger picture than we do.
Kate
Thanks for sharing from your heart! I too have had this same conversation this week. You would think I'd finally catch on to His perfect plan and relax.
do I hear an "AMEN"?
Okay... this is the third post I have read today... and I am a bucket of tears here. All I can say is... I know... I remember... been there done that... doing it again... I am just so thankful that He does know the plans He has for us.
I feel like I trust God in the big circumstances, but man is it ever hard to trust him with my child! Which I know is ridiculous, since He's her Father, too. Still, I want to have total control of the situations she's in.
I was listening to Beth Moore last night, and she referred to Deut. 1, where God reminds Israel that He's been there always for them, brought them from Egypt & protected them...yet they still don't trust Him. Boy, did that hit home!
I'm so thankful that God worked everything out for Z (and for his Mama!) 1st grade is a big jump from kindergarten, but it's a fun year. You'll be amazed by what Z learns!
Blessings, sweet one!
Z's teacher is our absolute favorite sitter in the whole world. She will shower Z with lots of love and encouragement. He is one lucky 1st grader! Thanks for sharing your heart.
It's good to know that there are others out there that give and take in the effort of trusting God with those that we love. I am such a worrier... so I've had many a conversation like that...about other things. Thanks for sharing your heart. It's so awesome when we can see God and his answers.
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