(Repost from November 2020)

It’s never easy for me to leave my adult children in God’s hands. I don’t understand why I keep feeling the urge to step in and do things they can and want to do themselves or to give unsolicited advice.

As Moms, I believe, we have this built in desire to love and protect our babies. Although loving them is fine….trying to protect them from all of life’s dangers can become unhealthy when they are grown. A heart of love can twist into a desire to control when we keep “playing God” for our grown kids.

I don’t know about you….but this has been a hard adjustment for me. Recently, I am seeing this intense desire to steer and guide my sons as pride in my life. I feel like I know best for them….the best choices….the best girlfriends…the best way to handle their time and so forth.

The truth is, I want them to go to God for that direction not me. Is my constant advice and input causing them to depend on me more or Christ more? My desire is to pray more and more for them and be less opinionated. When they do ask advice, I hope to point them to God’s Word not just my opinions.

We’ve heard “let go and let God” forever and a day. However, I want to let go of control and cling to my faith in Christ. I won’t ever just let go of my boys….however, I long to leave a legacy of being a peace-filled Mom that knows her God and His Word. Not there yet……🩷