My daughter, the football player?

My daughter, the football player??

I always wanted to raise dancers. I couldn't wait to join the mom community in the competitive dancing world (with an added touch of modest costumes to be sure). The poise and grace. The flexibility. The commitment. I knew it would teach my daughters so much. BUT, God had another plan for me and my family.

"God shows NO partiality" Romans 2:11

My daughters hated dance. And in fact one of them went entirely into a different direction, joining an all boys flag football team with an end date not in sight. At first I tried to deter her. Shift her into something else. Anything else. I have to say I am ashamed that I did that. I am so impressed that this girl would go against the grain and do something none of her friends are doing because she enjoys it and is having a great time. When I (begrudgingly) went to her first practice I finally got it. I value the uniqueness, the strength and the courage that my oldest daughter is bringing to her life. I praise God that we created a home that supported her in doing so, against the norm around her.

I ask God (and her) to forgive my initial short sightedness and give me grace. I also pray for wisdom to spot my inclination to judge and project expectations so that I can be GRACE in the moments that call out my character throughout this parenting experience.

My Almighty Father, Forgive Me for falling short in displaying your everlasting, compassionate and grace filled love to my children. Help me to turn to you in the moments that they are asking more from me than I feel capable to give and allow me to be open to receive your instruction like a faithful servant and through your presence guide my steps. I trust you to lead me according to your will for my life and I know that you know my children more than I do and you love them more than I can and you created us as a family for your glory. Thank you for this precious and abundant gift. Amen.