This blog is worth repeating. I posted it 2 years ago as I was sending Max to Kindergarten. Now I am sending Jenna.
Yesterday at Open House, I had the same, continual peace from the Father about this school and that, without a doubt, this is where our children are suppose to be.
I am also incredibly thankful for my husband and his leadership in our home.
Praying for a great 2013-14 year!!
Yesterday at Open House, I had the same, continual peace from the Father about this school and that, without a doubt, this is where our children are suppose to be.
I am also incredibly thankful for my husband and his leadership in our home.
Praying for a great 2013-14 year!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message) Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track. Don't assume that you know it all.
I was just going through my boys backpack, checking the daily folder, and was, once again, reminded of the Father's faithfulness to me as He took me on quite a journey in where we would send him to Kindergarten.
I was raised in private schools and have always thought that my kids would attend a private school. My husband, is the opposite, hmm... :)
I was raised in private schools and have always thought that my kids would attend a private school. My husband, is the opposite, hmm... :)
Ephesians 5:22-24 (The Message)
Wives, understand and support your husbands in ways that show your support for Christ. The husband provides leadership to his wife the way Christ does to his church, not by domineering but by cherishing. So just as the church submits to Christ as he exercises such leadership, wives should likewise submit to their husbands.
After yet, another conversation with my husband about choice of school, and he, again, stating that he really believed the district elementary school is best for our son, I told the Lord that He had to help me get happy about it, to please have me drop that boy off on his first day and have tears of joy and excitement, not dread and concern.
The day I took him to registration, then many weeks later to orientation, each time I had a continual lump in my throat for so many reasons.
First, the Father was so faithful to get me to a place of pure excitement! "Trust God from the bottom of your heart, don't try and figure everything out on your own", then further down the passage, "don't assume that you know it all (Lisa)"...oops.
Second, that the Father did not make a mistake (not possible for Him) in setting up the family the way he did. There is a reason he has the husband "provides leadership to his wife the way Christ does to his church". I am so glad (though honestly not loving that I was not getting my way) that I took my concerns to the Lord and asked Him to please take over my running-on-high-emotion heart and not only get me on the same page of my husband, but have me be at peace.
And of course, He did. Like He always does.
The day I took him to registration, then many weeks later to orientation, each time I had a continual lump in my throat for so many reasons.
First, the Father was so faithful to get me to a place of pure excitement! "Trust God from the bottom of your heart, don't try and figure everything out on your own", then further down the passage, "don't assume that you know it all (Lisa)"...oops.
Second, that the Father did not make a mistake (not possible for Him) in setting up the family the way he did. There is a reason he has the husband "provides leadership to his wife the way Christ does to his church". I am so glad (though honestly not loving that I was not getting my way) that I took my concerns to the Lord and asked Him to please take over my running-on-high-emotion heart and not only get me on the same page of my husband, but have me be at peace.
And of course, He did. Like He always does.
2 comments:
i love being on the front row of watching you on your journey. your words always inspire me. always exactly what i needed to hear.
love my lisa!
This is such a wonderful and timely post for most of us moms who struggle with 'school' time. This year, even though my heart tells me how I would love to keep all my kids at home again, my husband is saying "Give yourself a break!" With twins coming in another 6-7 weeks, and Emma with her health issues, it is easier to send them to PCA. I don't like it, but sometimes my husband knows my limits better than I do! I'm sure he's right, but bringing my daughter to 4th grade, putting her in school for the first time is not going to be easy. We all need to trust in different ways, but yes, God set up our families and knew what He was doing - what a great and encouraging thought. :) Blessings, C
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