Unfortunately, no matter how hard I try to make my kids
behave well or gain the character I want them to, let alone pick up their
clothes and take them to the laundry on a regular basis, I just can’t make it
happen.
Did you see Disney’s Aladin? Do you remember the
Genie’s rules? He can’t make
someone fall in love with you. I
can’t make someone (even a small someone) do anything, really. All I can do is be the best mom I can,
and trust God for the outcome. It’s
scary, but…
Fortunately, I’m realizing that there is much in life that I
thought was my responsibility, but in reality, it isn’t. I know we’ve spent many days on giving
over control to God, and just when I think I’m getting the hang of it, some new
angle crops up. This one,
thankfully, is a relief.
And instead of being discouraged at all I can’t actually
accomplish, I find fresh enthusiasm as I think about trying to be the best wife
I can be (and the best mom, friend, etc.). It’s simple; I can do it. I pray the same is true for you today.
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