When God Creates Space
Little did I know when my daughter, Courtney, got the calling to go into the mission field how much it would actually impact me. My husband and I have always wanted to raise strong, independent, God loving kids. However, little did I know what I had been teaching and preaching in my own home would place me in a situation where I had to live out what I was teaching. We say many things as our kids grow up without realizing how hard it will really be to live out what we preach. “How dare my daughter live out what we taught her!” goes through my mind (WR Parent Speaker). I say, “I trust you God” and “Your will be done” but can I live out what I have been saying all these years as I say goodbye to my daughter for at least 7-9 months?
God is creating space in my life…for him.
My kids have been my focus for the last 20 years and now it is time for God to use me in a different way. What is that? I do not know. Nevertheless, I now have space to seek and find him in a new way.
God is using my daughter to push me to the place he wants me.
As it was stated at Parent Launch weekend, “Your racer is the bait to get you to where God wants you”. God is not finished with me and is just getting started with my daughter. When you are in the center of God’s will, there is a confidence/peace but it does not mean easy or comfortable. I am at peace yet uncomfortable at the same time. I will miss her so much but will use my new “space” to grow and be open to what God has in store for me over the next months.
I have been praying these verses since my kids were little and will continue to pray as they go on their own God given paths.
Colossians 1: 9-12a NLT “So, we (I) have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you (since you were born). We (I) ask God to give you (Connor and Courtney) complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. We (I) also pray that you will be strengthened with all glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father.”
I love you Courtney!
I am letting you go so you can fly. You are ready and a very strong
young lady. I am proud of you!
Mom (Cindy Jackson)