Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law.
Proverbs 29:18
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
Today, I ran a Mother’s and Son 5K for a another mother at my kid’s school who is running a long race with her son who has Duchenne’s disease. They are a family who has vision and keep looking ahead for a cure for their son. Two years ago, they moved their entire family to the U.S. to receive treatments for their son. Parents can run from their problems or face them head on. Recently, I came under the conviction of my own short sightedness – perhaps a problem for many. A dear mom friend/mentor gently corrected me about my last blog post saying…”parenting doesn’t end at 18. Think of all your mom keeps teaching you. Keep the conversation going and you will help your kids grow!”
Mom sightings…
Around Mother’s day I reflect and remember all my mother has taught me and the great responsibility I have to parent my own kids. All moms have sacrificed their bodies, time and energy to give life. Adoptive moms have also labored through their faithfulness in waiting for God’s timing. For me, I have had the privilege of having a great example in my own mom who constantly provides support to help me be a better mom. Whether your mother was a great example or not, she was faithful to be fruitful and carried you for nine months. If your mom is no longer with you, her legacy still helps you parent. I am thankful for the moms around me that have given me great nuggets of truth to help me run my parenting race. Look for the mom sightings around you and the impact they are making in your life.
In the Bible, there are key moms that are visionary examples who accepted revelations from God as to the direction for their children. They were not short sighted. These women sacrificed their time, resources and energy. Hannah prayed and received a vision from God and dedicated her son Samuel back to him. Moses’ mom had the vision to save her baby in a basket and send an older sibling to watch over him. She sacrificed her body as a nursemaid and lovingly dedicated him to God. Mary, the mother of Jesus, received a divine vision of her child’s destiny. Where would we be without these great moms and their acceptance of the vision for their children?
As I run the race through motherhood, I want to have the vision to let my children go into the loving hands of God. He is their creator and destiny driver. I hope to finish my own race strong and send my kids off running their own race.
Mom View
Race. Face. Vision.
What have I learned from my mother that I want to pass on to my kids? What vision do I need to receive for my kids?