This week many of us will be leading our kids out the door and into school. For some us us it is a totally new experience for others it's not new but the emotion of the day feels like the very first time we saw them go. Pre-school, kindergarten. elementary, high school and beyond it just does not seem to get easy.
When we where in Boston this Summer we went on a boat tour and I took this picture of the "mama" goose leading all her little ones across the choppy water through boats and other dangerous objects. She just kept her eyes ahead and though I am sure she could not see all around her she called out when any seemed to get out of line. This morning I was praying for all of us...that we keep our eyes not only ahead but above. I thought of our loving Father who tenderly kept His hand on me...I bet if you trace your own life you will see His hand upon you. Sometimes His hand was directing, other times protecting and at other times even disciplining. But always his eyes and protective hand was upon you. I found real comfort in that today. As we let go, He holds tight those that are His. He sees what's ahead better than we do. We can trust Him to guide our little (and big) ones through the uncertain waters of this year and even beyond. When they need comfort His loving hand will carry. When they need His protection His strong hands will shield. And even when they need discipline his firm hand will gently administer. He loves them with a love that was born in eternity. We can cling to that.
"My help comes from The Lord,
who has made the heavens and the earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip.
He who keeps you will not slumber"Psalm 121: 2-3
As moms, grandmas, aunts and friends lets keep our eyes on Him who will guide us and our loved ones. And in that we can rest secure and let them fly!
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