It was the summer just before my oldest daughter was heading off to school and that transition was just tearing at my heartstrings and causing such turmoil within. If I am being completely honest, my sadness and fears of losing her started just after she was born. (Embarrassing, I know!!) Naomi was ready for school and eager, and I always felt that I was the one holding things back, so fearful to embrace change.
Our little ones grow more and more independent as we teach and train them, this is the way it’s supposed to be. And as we entrust them to Jesus they are pointed to Christ to be dependant on Him…to find Him to be completely trustworthy. I was never created to be my kids, “everything”. With the onset of school starting I began to ask God if I should homeschool. I mean, should He want me to do that, I would be well equipped. But in my heart I knew it was her time to go. I also knew myself and I just didn’t have the stamina or patience to do it. God bless teachers and homeschooling moms and dads that have that gift!
I cried out to God and asked Him to comfort me. Here’s a little peek into the beautiful words God shared with me as I began to embrace the new way for my sweet girl, and in turn the new way for myself.
“Juliana, this time is moving fast, but you keep looking to Me and I will show you each step of the way what needs to be done. You need not be afraid. I will sustain and give you everything you need. As I’ve whispered to you with regards to Naomi going to school…she is safe with Me. I will take good care of her. I love her more than you could imagine. She is in My hands. She will love school and there are many things that are special which I have for her. This world is not alive unto Me. It is dead and produces that which brings about death, BUT I AM is greater. I have called Naomi an overcomer in Christ. She is safe. She is safe.”
I can remember reading His words of Peace and how the words just soothed my heart. His Spirit brought such comfort to my soul and I could actually see a picture of Jesus walking in with my little one, holding her hand being with her every step of the way. There will be many more times that I will not be able to be everywhere my little one is; especially as she gets older. But you better believe, I am counting on and holding onto the faithfulness of who God is. He is always with her. Not just passively there with her, but actively engaged with her and working on her behalf. Whatever stage you find yourself in today, whether you have all of your kiddos in school, or some still at home, or you don’t have children. I just feel impressed by the Lord to tell you that Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit; our Triune God is with you in whatever you face; you are surrounded on every side. Invite Him in to give you His words of Peace over your situation. If you don’t know Jesus, He is an invitation away.
His Word declares over us that He is our peace. For He says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27 NIV) His peace is not based on whether the circumstances are known or not. For He is the KNOWN one. You cannot know every situation that you will face but He does and He is up to the job of being everything you need.
