Mom Heart Moments #242

I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

THE LEAVES ARE STARTING TO turn from various shades of green to vibrant oranges, golds, and reds. Crisp morning air greets us as we close the bedroom windows before heading downstairs to brew a hot cup of tea. A fresh, new season is just around the corner! As many families prepare to go “back to school,” our hearts wonder what God has in store for us next. What classes has He enrolled us in? Is it “Patience 101” again?! Will I learn more about His love? Grace? Discipline?

Fall has always felt to me like the real new year, and I have great anticipation to begin with a clean slate, with (as Anne of Green Gables said) no mistakes in it yet, just all new possibilities. So it is exciting to see how the schedule will come together and what we will pursue in the way of commitments and activities.

It is also a strategic time to reflect on our children’s character and our own. One filter that helps me determine which commitments to make is ensuring that my calendar is not so crammed with activities and lessons that the only time I have with Joy is in the car.

Fall is a reflective season in which to take some time to pray over each of my children, asking the Lord for wisdom in how to help each child grow in their faith —those who are in my house and those who are far away. I ask God to show me their potential, their gifts, their temptations, the areas in which they need to grow. Wisdom comes from the Holy Spirit, who has access to my children’s hearts, minds, and souls.

What’s on your agenda this fall? Ask God what’s on His agenda for your family before you make many plans!