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Three Things My Kids Taught Me
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by Stephanie Shrum
h, the pitter-patter sound of tiny little feet running
helped her to see things differently. I never hesitated to go to
down the hallway. The prerequisite alarm that
their Heavenly Father from that point on.
alerts you—it’s time to get up—just before the
Prayer. This is the big one. Girls are precious. They
overly happy tiny humans invade your bed as though they
are sweet, whimsical creatures that leave a trail of glitter
were attacking the dawn. No more sleeping in. No more
everywhere they go. However, those precious little wonders
selfishness. Life has new meaning now. It revolves around
come with testing and trials as well. Through these, God
the demands set by another life form, not your own. Is it all
taught me not only the power of prayer but also how to
worth it? God thinks so.
pray. He took me to His Word, where I learned to claim the
Psalm 127:3 tells us that children are a gift from the
promises for my children that only He could foreknow that
Lord: a reward, even! Why would God say this? As I look back over the years of raising two girls, a few good reasons come to mind. Here are three things that my kids taught me, although I could list thousands more. Love. When I had my first daughter, I remember feeling overwhelmed with love for her. It was unbreakable and sacrificial. I often think that this must be a glimpse of what our Heavenly Father feels for us. When I became pregnant with my second daughter, I worried that I might not love her as much as the first. Not only did I love her as much as the first, I somehow
I would need. I found that God is faithful to His Word. We
loved them both even more. Each child is unique, as is a
are called to train our children in the way they should go. I
mother’s love for them. But somehow, it is also equally the
believe a mother’s love creates the tenacity that is required
same. Only God could make that happen.
to hang in there in those tough times, to fight for our little
Faith. The Bible teaches us that God will be a father to the fatherless. There were countless times when He proved this to be true. I recall one of my girls arguing with me. I
ones until they are old enough and trained to fight the good fight of faith for themselves. The overall lesson that I learned is that my world has been enriched by having them in it. I wouldn’t want it any
that He promised to be their Father. I asked Him to correct
other way!
His daughter. Shortly after, my daughter came to me with an apology. She explained that she heard a sermon that
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About The Author
was very upset. I called out to the Lord and reminded Him
Stephanie Shrum is the ASA for PCM/ J103/ComeOnLetsGo ministries. She is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is also the author/creator of the blog runninganegativesplit.com.
