I'm trying to remember these words. Every. Single. Day.
They're only little once, Lord. Grant me the wisdom to guide them down the path that their little feet should take. For, I know that they can never turn back and walk those paths with me again. Give me the wisdom to guide their feet so that someday they'll be able to walk alone.
They're only little once, Lord. Give me the time I need to enjoy them. For I know that after they're grown, I'll never have another chance to tell stories and pretend at those tea parties. (or in my case play monster truck show!) I'll never have another chance to watch them in a school play or in a church sing, or to see them catch that first fish or hit that first home run ball. Give me the time in life's busy schedule to have fun with my children.
They're only little once, Lord. Let me be a loving mother. Let me correct and not punish, explain, and not merely scold. Let me know when to correct, and how often, and when it's best to just look the other way. Help me be patient and give me a gentle hand to mold them into better people.
They're only little once, Lord. Let me be a good teacher and an even better example. Give me the right words and deeds to teach them of your everlasting love. Let me tell them your story and live your commandments so that they'll long for your kingdom and live their lives accordingly. Grant me the key to unlock their spirits and and set them truly free.
For, Lord, they're only little one time, only innocent and trusting and pliable for a space of time, one minute in an eternity. Let me do my best for them while I have the chance.
-Deborah Jane Thompson
Ahem.
So many times I have failed. And that was just this morning.
Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23, NIV
1 comment:
I needed to read that!
Thank you for your kind words on my blog.
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