I Release You to Things Unknown

As a parent, I find it VERY hard to release my children to "things unknown".  You know what I am talking about . . . teenager to the movies, 3rd grader going to the lake with a friend, and kindergarten girl playing in the fort across the creek.  You never know what can happen.  What if there is a perve at the movies or my son's friends parents get in a car accident or don't watch them carefully enough while they are swimming or what if there's a snake slithering near the creek and she doesn't have her boots on.  So many "things unknown".

When I wake in the mornings, I walk through the day step-by-step in preparation for all the things which are known and how I can better prepare my kiddos for each day.  Clean blue jeans and boots, no excuses to not wear them when running in the fields.  Clean floors, no slipping.  Alarm set, no strangers can enter.  Fire plan in place, safety first.  We put our daily plans on paper; who you will be with, how to get in contact with you in case of emergency, how you can seek help if needed, and we PRAY.

I wish I could hold my kids hands across every street they cross, through every trial they must endure and through every decision they make.  The reality is, I can't, I shouldn't and I won't be able to protect them from all the "things unknown".  I am so glad that I have a Savior who can do all of those things.  The Christ that I have come to know will hold their hand and can guide them through every change, every decision, every heartache and every joy.  

Thank you Lord for giving me three precious gifts to love and care for each day.  Lord, I place my children, my family, my home, my life into your care and under your provision.  I know that when I do not understand, you answer.  I know that when I fail, you succeed.  I know that when I cannot be there, you will.  Alexandria, Adam, and Agnes . . . as hard as this is for me to say, I release you to "things unknown".  I say this because there is one thing that is known, we serve a God that is the same yesterday, today and forevermore and He will be there to protect you when you allow this protection.  He will be there to comfort you when you allow His comforting hand.  He will be there to guide you when you ask for His guidance.  He will be there always as you discover the "things unknown".

I love you.