In This Moment

I decided a while ago that much that defines parenting isn't measured in weeks, months, or even necessarily years though those are certainly important. What defines so much of it, and where I seem to fail the most, are in moments.

Those seemingly insignificant bits of time that gather, almost in an instant, to form a lifetime.

My prayers have been much more moment driven lately.

My Girl,

I expect your best. Not just your best on that which is asked of you but on all that comes your way.

In this moment, may you see me give my best to that which I least want to do.

I've asked you to find something positive about someone you are having a tough time liking. Not only to find something positive but to pray for that person--and to pray, not that God would change that person, but that God would change you.

In this moment, may you see me setting the example.

Yielding our will to those in authority over us is so very hard. We've talked about this. I've shared with you my own struggles. God gives much grace for that which is hard.

In this moment, may you see me yield. May you see me yield willingly, dare I say, even happily.

Controlling attitudes and words sometimes feels like trying to control the wind. I've asked demanded that you learn.

In this moment, may you see me close my mouth.

Independence can be very useful. I've asked you to understand that you are dependent on God for all that you are, all that you will be, and all that you have.

In this moment, may you see me broken and dependent on the One I teach you about.

In this moment, may you see none of me but only that which He has done in me. And, my child, may you learn.