Passion

Things have been challenging with Lily lately. Many times I find myself praying before the Lord, asking for guidance and wisdom as to how to channel her "passion". Today as I was praying, it struck me...that yes she is fiery and yes she is strong-willed, but she is also very passionate. She is passionately kind, she is passionately angry, she is passionately sad, etc. Everything emotion she experiences she experiences with intense passion. I know in life these things will serve her well, but many times they are difficult to parent. I can just look at how successful my sister is and see how her firey strong will and passion have helped her in her life.

Lord, I lift Lily up to you. I pray that you use her passion and strong will for your kingdom. Help her to learn to control and manage her emotions more appropriately. Yelling, talking back and talking sassy, stomping her feet, hitting, and rolling her eyes are not effective communication strategies. Lord help us to remain calm. I am thankful that she is with our calm family as opposed to a more volatile family. I could only imagine how volatile things could get. Lord, help me to stay calm and even-keeled when dealing with her. Many times I feel worn down by her constant attempts to do battle and sometimes I just want to react. Help me not to fan the flames of battle.

Thank you, Lord, for this beautiful child. Without her, our lives would have a huge void that would be unfillable. She brings us so much joy and laughter! I pray that you will guide us in parenting her so that she can be a strong woman of God!