By the time I put my kids to bed, I’m usually done. You know what I mean. I love them and love being their mommy — most of the time — but a girl needs a break.
But last night was different. I rode solo on the bedtime routine and after we finished our typical list of bath, pj’s, teeth, hair, book, and Bible, my emotions caught me off-guard.
I was praying for the Lord to raise them up to be warriors for Him — sold-out, on-fire, passionate. And my emotions flared. I had this brief vision of the short time they are actually under our roof. I’m going to blink and they will enter the world on their own to make some sort of impact.
My daughter is seven, almost halfway to college! Everyone says that time flies and to cherish the moments. I hear that. I know that. But the daily-ness gets messy and loud. And I forget.
But not last night. For a moment I became overwhelmed with the brevity. I was stirred to make the most of these fleeting hours.
Today will test me. Chocolate milk will probably spill all over the floor and they will bicker. I don’t like that. But we only have today. That’s it. I don’t want to waste it.
I want to reflect Him so that they will grow to love Him, with the hopes that one day they will let go of my hand and grasp firmly to His.
Lord, give us Your vision for our today.
Fill me, Lord…
How do you practically make the most of your today?
I am often faced with the same feelings. Time is rushing and I am preparing her for life. I pray with her, I use everyday illustrations to teach her right from wrong but am I preparing her daily for “Kingdom living”. I heard a sermon this past year that urged me to think of everything as either working for the kingdom or working for this life and this world. I realized I was raising her to survive and thrive here. Which is fine but I also want her to realize its only whats done for “His Kingdom” that will mean anything in the end. I struggle with that. Thanks for your post. It is an encouragment as well as reminder!
Thanks, Jen. I know you are planting seeds. In spite of our many imperfections, He faithfully waters. So thankful for His great grace. Much love to you, my fellow-mommy-sister-friend.
Thanks, Jen. I know you are planting seeds. In spite of our many imperfections, He faithfully waters. So thankful for His great grace. Much love to you, my fellow-mommy-sister-friend.
I have had some of those moments too- when I sense the time going by at breakneck speed- but not enough. I need to remember this more often! Being with them all day every day, homeschooling, correcting, and living with all of our fault mixed in the same big pot, makes me so weary! But time won’t wait for me to perk up. You’ve spoken to my heart today…
It is wearisome. It’s constant. But you’re right, life won’t wait. It keeps on moving. Love to you, today, my friend.
It is wearisome. It’s constant. But you’re right, life won’t wait. It keeps on moving. Love to you, today, my friend.
Thank you. I needed this reminder right here, right now.
Thank you. I needed this reminder right here, right now.
Hi, my friend. I need the reminder too. {hugs}
Thank you so much for this wonderfully written post . . . such a great reminder . . . so very true!