Struggles and Victories

The past few days were filled with struggles and victories. Our oldest is a very vibrant, outgoing six year old. He is also very headstrong and stubborn. This can be a lethal combination. I have been reminded over this week that I need to be more on my knees for both my sons.

J is struggling with acting upon his own "thoughts" and not God's thoughts. He has told me before, "Mom, sometimes I just can't help being bad.". We try to explain to him that it is not him that is bad, it is his actions. We are all human and sin. It is up to us to make the conscience decision to ask for God's help and guidance.

It is sometimes hard to explain that to a six year old boy, though. However, yesterday we had an appointment for our youngest at the allergist. It was a long visit! But, when I got out of the appointment, I was so surprised. J had stayed in the lobby with my husband. There he was with his bag of minature transformers, playing and sharing with two little boys. I so wanted to stop time.

You see, my sons are can be very stubborn, yet very giving. I just know that there is a battle here, though. Satan does not like the men that my sons could become. God has a wonderful plan for both these boys. We prayerfully chose their names....one after a fearless leader of the Old Testament and one after a prophet.

So, I am asking God to guide every step of my day, especially those where I am teaching and guiding my sons. Here is a quote from Brooke's book:

While attending a homeschool conference, Brooke heard Ken Ham, of Answers in Genesis, say “I would rather my children be ditch diggers and love Jesus, than PhDs and go to hell.”
McGlothlin, Brooke (2011). Warrior Prayers: Praying the Word for Boys in the Areas They Need it Most (p. 22). Kindle Edition.

Lord, help me raise my boys to love You with all they've got! :)