My Kids, My Blessings!!!

Today's Bible study was awesome! Our current Women's Bible study is "Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed, A Study of David," by Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, and Kay Arthur. I can't even begin to say how blessed I am and how much I'm learning more about God's love for me and who He wants me to become. Today, though, something really stuck out at me and literally brought me to tears...my kids are both Christians! I mean, you look at David's life and how God used him, even though he wasn't always perfect, and his family line, as promised, was that which produced our Savior!!! That is so incredibly awesome! And my children have chosen that same Savior and will carry on down our family line a legacy of God's hand in their lives. It struck me so strongly today, and I don't know if I have ever thanked my kids for their choice to follow the Lord!

Having the full responsibility of raising my children in a Christian household wasn't always easy, nor was I always perfect, as I'm sure Cameron & Chelsea could fill volumes of books with how imperfect I was, but having my children know God in a true and meaningful way was always my goal in life, even before I had my kids. Yes, my kids were raised in church, but oftentimes kids are raised in church and don't grow up to serve the Lord! Yet, both of the kids have been through things this past couple of years that we've prayed together about, and how awesome it is when they come to us and ask for prayer, knowing that they each know God will answer those prayers!

This is such a different stage in my life as a mom, Cameron is close to 21 and Chelsea is close to 20, they each are experiencing life somewhat on their own and are growing up. I've been dragging my heels this past couple of years as I learn to let them grow up, and it's been really tough not being their go-to person anymore! I have been so focused on their not needing me anymore, that I lost sight of the fact that God has blessed me with the knowledge that He has His hand on each of their lives and they both are seeking Him in their lives and seek His Will for their lives and their futures!

Cameron & Chelsea, thank you for being who you are. Thank you for understanding when I try to hold on too tight! Thank you for making wise choices, and learning from not so wise choices! Thank you for blessing me by being your mom! But mostly thank you for choosing to follow Christ! So many other parents pray daily that their children will "return" to the Lord, but each of you have made the wisest choice to stay with the Lord, and you've let Him heal your hurts and disappointments and you've praised Him for your many gifts! Thank you so much for being Christians and giving me the satisfaction of knowing your future in Him! You are such awesome, amazing people, and I can't even begin to tell you how proud of each of you I am! I know you each have amazing talents and gifts, and it's pretty amazing watching them unfold in your lives as you continue to grow up! I love you guys and am so thankful for you!

Love, Mom