As a mother, I pray for my children. I pray a lot!! Recently, my first born got her first apartment. She’s been on her own for a few years, but this is her first place by herself. Of course my heart is full of emotions. She’s always been very independent. I’ve always said, “I can send her out of this country and she’ll be alright.” If she doesn’t know something, she’ll figure it out. Knowing that she’s not afraid to go for what she wants in life brings me a great joy and a peace of mind.
I can admit, that at her age, I wasn’t so sure of myself or what I wanted in life. My life’s journey looks quite differently than hers. I’m proud of her and her accomplishments. And I continue to encourage and support her in her endeavors. But more than anything, my prayer, my encouragement and my counsel is that she pursues her relationship with God, as diligently as she pursues her goals in life.
I often remind her that she can gain the whole world and still lose her soul. And as much as it grieves me to think about it, I’d much rather her be a worldly failure and be a godly success. I want my child so see God in heaven above anything else in life. I love her enough, to not only want what’s best for her, but I want what’s blessed for her. She doesn’t have to have the Midas touch. I want her to have God’s touch. I want her life to manifest His glory.
I wanted to bless her and her new apartment, so I decided to give her these words of encouragement:
“I’m proud of you. Cooking and stuff. Got your own official 1st place. Make sure you keep your home a holy place and don’t allow demonic forces to dwell there. That’s always been one of my biggest missions for my home. We had/have peace! The only time we didn’t was when I allowed XXX into our lives. Him and all of his demons wreaked havoc in our home/lives. You make sure that you steward your life and your home in a way that pleases God. In the privacy of our own homes and behind closed doors is what separates many people from God and His covering. And make sure anyone you have in your home respect your standards and your values.”
I’m still her mother. And I’m still praying.
*Tressa Jo
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