Before they woke up, the Lord was preparing me for this... I was reminded that I can (somewhat) control their behavior, but I cannot control their hearts. But their behavior is an outflow of their hearts, so what is a mother to do? Pray.
"Lord take my sons' heart of stone and turn them to hearts of flesh" (Ez. 36:26)
"Lord, I don't want good behavior (but I do!), I want good hearts..."
The day unfolded with much opposition, constant behavior correcting and earnest heart motivating...but the feeling of defeat set in all too easily.(I wanted to play hide and no-seek.)
And that's when Chloe came with her soft heart and showed me that the Lord was working, even when I couldn't see it.
"Mom, I know how you feel..."(and the tears start) "when I play house with my friends and I'm the mom, it can be really frustrating. I'm so sorry."
Thank you~
#293 that I cannot control human hearts.
#294 that I can give them over to the Heart-Changer everyday through prayer.
#295 that He knows them better than I do.
#296 that it's His work not mine, redemption.
#297 that I am called to show them this.
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