Today's reading

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. –Psalm 103:13 NIV

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The Awkward Years

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. –Psalm 103:13 NIV

If you are a parent, you know all the different stages kids go through. The terrible twos, the whiny threes, not to mention puberty. We sometimes get frustrated, angry, even overwhelmed with our children, but we never stop loving them. They can be throwing the biggest tantrum ever, and while we may not like them very much at that moment, we would still lay down our lives for them. They all too soon grow up, mature, and go off on their own. All those years of teaching and training finally pay off as you see them grow and make their own way in life. Love always knew what they would one day become.Our heavenly Father loves us through all the awkward stages of our lives. He already sees us for who we will become. He sees our potential and our attitude of heart, and He’s always drawing us back to Himself. He’s not phased by our frequent temper tantrums; He just keeps pointing us in the right direction. No matter what we’ve done or how many times we’ve fallen, He still loves us. All we have to do is repent. When our children come to us for forgiveness, we quickly give it. So does our heavenly Father.

prayer focuses

Has your child ever fallen asleep in your lap? That peace is exactly what the Father wants with you.

He loves you. You never give up on your kids even when they rebel—just like God never gives up on you. Seek His face, accept His grace, and pray.

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Brenda Beattie

Brenda Beattie is a retired letter carrier and an active Chaplain for the USPS. She and her husband retired to Bradenton because they loved their church, Bayside Community Church. She has self-published two books, "Finding Sacred Ground In The Daily Grind," and "The Case Of The Missing Letter." She is also a repeat author for "Chicken Soup For The Soul." Her articles appear monthly in the "Mountaineer," a postal publication. Her hearts desire is to encourage and to give hope.