When my daughter grew into a young woman, she distanced
herself from me for sharing Jesus and Bible verses with her and some of her
friends. She believed that I was trying to convert them and this offended her.
She stopped contacting me and eventually told me to stop contacting her. People
ask me all the time how I can possibly deal with my daughter’s rejection of me.
I remind these caring people that my trust and hope is in God. My spirit is
Born Again and Christ in me helps my human soul. My soul – my thoughts, emotions and choices – misses
fellowship with my only daughter. However, my spirit rejoices, because she
realizes my strong commitment to Christ.
One day she will comprehend that I
live my life according to all of the teachings of Christ, not just the popular
ones. For
the glory of God, I imparted to my children the wisdom of
Biblical precepts and knowledge (Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:6-9). I know that one day they will all be encouraged and
strengthened by these same convictions, which I cling to.
God has a plan
for each of our children. God fills our quiver with them and then shows us in
which direction to aim them as arrows into the future (Psalm 127:4-5; Proverbs 29:17). Paul commended Timothy because
he shared the same faith as his mother and grandmother (2
Timothy 1:5). My younger son already shares and lives by
Biblical faith. I look forward to the day when my daughter and my older son
come to faith in Christ as well (2 Timothy 3:14-15).
Father God, we surrender our children to Your care and
Your purposes for their life. Teach our children by Your Spirit and impart Your
wisdom and peace into their lives (Isaiah 54:13). We release them into Your care, protection,
direction and provision (Psalm
127:3–5). Humble them until they exalt You in their life. Protect them
in the palm of Your hand and draw them to Your bleeding heart by Your
sacrificial love.
Children are a gift from God; they are a reward from Him.
– Psalm 127:3
