My boo turned 10 just about a month ago, and he is growing up so fast.
From cheek only kisses, to no holding hands in public, and the grown up conversations are popping up too.
I had the wonderful opportunity to discuss God directing you to move, when it’s really hard and you don’t want to deal with change.
I was able to talk about how God always wants the best for us, and if He’s directing you to move then that move would bring about something better than you have now.
This wasn’t an easy conversation, but it was our first important grown up one.
Looking back I know I didn’t come up with the right words throughout that conversation. I know God was giving me the words to speak to his tender heart.
Now I must strive to remember that moving with God’s direction always means He has something better for us.
It’s always interesting when you have to practice what you’re teaching your children.
I’m so thankful for the opportunity to raise my children knowing and loving the Lord, ensuring they know He always wants the best for us, even when we don’t understand the circumstances.
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April @ 100lbCountdown.com
April 28, 2013 at 2:51 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you so much for being a light in my life. I’ve nominated you for the Beautiful Mama award: http://www.100lbcountdown.com/blogger-award/a-beautiful-mama/
simplyhelpinghim
April 30, 2013 at 6:47 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks so much hun! That’s so sweet! 🙂 I will get this reposted and passed on this weekend! (((hugs)))
Maria
April 24, 2013 at 11:22 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It is a wonderful place to be when you are able to rest in Him and know that with each unexpected turn is His plan for something better for us. May your “God” conversations with your son give him a Christ-centeredness. God bless, Maria at Delight Directed Living
simplyhelpinghim
April 26, 2013 at 9:17 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Amen! Oh the beauty of resting in Him! 🙂 Thank you for your kind words and for stoppin by! Blessings!
Judith at WholeHearted Home
April 24, 2013 at 10:08 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you for hosting the linkup party today. I enjoyed reading several of your posts too!
simplyhelpinghim
April 26, 2013 at 9:17 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
🙂 You’re always welcome! Ty for taking the time to poke around a bit. 🙂 Blessings!
renee
April 24, 2013 at 1:11 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
awww <3 mama and I know just exactly what you mean in both the hardness of those conversations and the thankfulness to raise kids with God.
simplyhelpinghim
April 24, 2013 at 9:55 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
<3 Yes, hard, but so very thankful for the opportunity! :) Love ya!
Emily Cook
April 24, 2013 at 8:15 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, and sometimes what is best is what is hard.
So good to know the hard stuff too is for our good.
Blessings on you as you share this time with your son! My oldest is 10 too and I’m loving the ‘adult’ conversations (though I feel so unwise most of the time!)
simplyhelpinghim
April 24, 2013 at 9:55 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh yes! Unwise, so true! I definitely know God is in on all those “adult” conversations, I couldn’t come up with the answers on my own! 🙂 Thank you for stoppin by! Blessings!
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