This is the final truth. I know we struggle like a two year old trying to free himself from a car seat when we hear this, but it is the truth of the matter.

I do not know any parent who does not struggle with the challenge of completely trusting the Lord with their children. In our minds we understand the truth, peace and privilege of trusting the one who created the manual of care for them, but our hearts struggle with giving life and application to the belief. We talk a good game and pray a pretty prayer, but it often takes quite a few rounds of ineffectiveness before I understand the lesson that is being brought to my porch of clarity and acceptance. I think some have called it a “strong willed” temperament.

Whatever the case may be, I have eventually come to the understanding that the times I struggle most with my children, are the times when I have allowed my own fears, wants and apprehensions to take the driver seat position in my heart. These thoughts have taken great occupancy in my mind. I have become untethered in some way that has created loss of proximity to the solidarity, bravery, truth and steadfastness .