The Children of His Child

You think you’ll have a few kids and just raise them the way you were raised, but of course you’ll do a few things different. You’ve learned a few things from your parent’s mistakes. Then it hits you, you are not your parents. And the circumstances of your childhood cannot be recreated. It’s a new world again. The struggles that formed your mind, will, and emotions do not exist anymore. Sure there are struggles, but they are different. Your children will not be you, and it’s scary. Not because you’re amazing, but because you survived. Looking back at the minefield you can’t believe you’ve made it this far. You realize some of the mistakes your parent’s made were used by God to build character in you. The struggles that once caused you to question God’s goodness now shine like waters of grace. And that is where you find peace. Though the world has gone mad—He has remained. His redemptive power does not end. He has called the children of his child. Humble yourself. Help them to hear his voice. Lift them up in prayer. Sing to them. Hold them up and hope. Hope in the one who has made himself known to you.