Letting Go

I think one of the hardest things for moms is learning the joy of letting go. As "mother bears' we get so good at collecting to make that nest.  It provides and teaches and protects. Plus, society is wonderful to inform us of all our children's "needs" - from the right pacifier to that pricey college education. So we begin to research and save and work and hope for the best for those little ones.

But then, a new word starts coming from these precious souls: "Let go. I want to grow."

Its now that  Luke 17:20-18:8 begins to make some sense. Jesus says to be ready to go whenever He appears. In fact if our things (or people?) are in the house we are not to go back and get them. Hmm...

So we really don't need all that stuff - in the end. In fact gripping it will prevent openness to new
things and activities. There is joy and hope and a future in letting go. Jesus said, " Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it."

Thank you Lord for providing those children who say, "Let go. We want  to grow." It is not our natural way, Father. But by Your grace we do - and so receive more of You.