I realize I have been slacking in the writing department. It has nothing to do with not seeing God daily. I'm sure I have. It isn't as if I don't have time. My schedule is more free now than it used to be. I think it has to do with my preoccupation with other things in the late evening when I normally write. Being the parent of a teenager is sometimes a very trying role in life- especially when that magic number 18 becomes the age o the teenager!
I enjoy teens. I love spending time with them and amazingly, they seek my guidance and company. Ironically, my own teen is the one I seem to not have the same effect on. I know this is true with most, but I'm usually on the other side trying to play the role of bridge between teen and parent.
So, tonight, in honor of this "season of my life", I'd like to share this.
A few years ago, I wrote a poem called "Now That I'm a Parent". In it, I shared how much I now understand and how much I regret from my teen years in relation to my parents. Tonight, I want to share how blessed I have been to have the parents God gave me. Somehow, in my troubling teen years, my parents were able to continue show me they loved me, show me that even though they didn't approve of my behavior they loved me unconditionally. And, just as importantly, when times were tough, they looked to God for guidance and comfort. At the time, I may not have seemed to notice, but I did. The example my parents have always set is something I have strived for daily.
So, where have I seen God? I have seen Him in my parents- in the way they raised me and I cling to that as I attempt to raise a son in the same manner- loving him unconditionally and looking to God as my guide.
Thanks mom and dad for every moment you have blessed me with. I'm sorry for the moments that were hard but I treasure that they made me who I am today because of how you handled them. I am praying I can follow your example.
Ephesians 6:2-3
I enjoy teens. I love spending time with them and amazingly, they seek my guidance and company. Ironically, my own teen is the one I seem to not have the same effect on. I know this is true with most, but I'm usually on the other side trying to play the role of bridge between teen and parent.
So, tonight, in honor of this "season of my life", I'd like to share this.
A few years ago, I wrote a poem called "Now That I'm a Parent". In it, I shared how much I now understand and how much I regret from my teen years in relation to my parents. Tonight, I want to share how blessed I have been to have the parents God gave me. Somehow, in my troubling teen years, my parents were able to continue show me they loved me, show me that even though they didn't approve of my behavior they loved me unconditionally. And, just as importantly, when times were tough, they looked to God for guidance and comfort. At the time, I may not have seemed to notice, but I did. The example my parents have always set is something I have strived for daily.
So, where have I seen God? I have seen Him in my parents- in the way they raised me and I cling to that as I attempt to raise a son in the same manner- loving him unconditionally and looking to God as my guide.
Thanks mom and dad for every moment you have blessed me with. I'm sorry for the moments that were hard but I treasure that they made me who I am today because of how you handled them. I am praying I can follow your example.
Ephesians 6:2-3
Common English Bible (CEB)
2 The commandment Honor your father and mother is the first one with a promise attached: 3 so that things will go well for you, and you will live for a long time in the land.
Blessings,
Jennifer
Jennifer, what a super tribute you have given to your parents. They have to feel some well deserved pride. Your 'Sighting' really thrilled me and certainly brought back wonderful memories.
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DM
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and I appreciate you reading my writings!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Jennifer