A Parent's Heart

I sent another kid out into the world today. It is never easy. I am worried and concerned about what life will throw at her. I am watchful and hopeful that she makes her way easily. My only solace comes from Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

If I gave her a Christian foundation and taught her God’s Word, I have planted seeds well.

Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:7

She will make her way, stumbling at times, but she knows the path. If I have instilled His truth in her heart, I can let her go, knowing the Holy Spirit is at work. I can’t do any better than that.

But letting go still gave me a heart ache – a deep ache as I said good bye, came back to her empty room, and counted one less in the nest. God’s heart must feel that way when we stray (leave). A parent’s heart beats strong for the child it created.

I have a newfound perspective on God and appreciation for Him. I can not imagine how much it must hurt when God’s children choose eternal separation.