Re-Evaluate The Press

Last month I entered into a new assignment that involves being a full-time grandmother to my two grandchildren who I affectionately call the ”M’s”. In full transparency I did not want this. A year ago I thought if this would happen it was not going to be without sacrifice, frustration and a re-establishing of what my life would look like. Well here I am in that reality and it is hitting me exactly how I thought it would. However, the “how I thought it would '' was if I go through it without God.

God said in Joshua 1:9 {NIV}, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

I am learning a lot about being a grandmother raising grandchildren. The biblical responsibility, the minimal financial support and the laws in place focusing on one aspect of a case by case situation is an eye opener for sure. I know there are many grandparents who desire to spend time with their grandchildren and for whatever reason that is not possible. I think about the grandparents who are single or married who have more grandchildren to care for than I do who are older in age than I am, and it makes me sad. This is no joke. However, I will not ignore the humanity of my experience as well as submit myself to what is ahead. On this journey to reclaim my voice, being real about where God takes me is worth raw self exploration. 

What about the direction God is taking you?  Do you feel free enough to process thoughts that seem wrong or selfish? Is guilt making you feel like you shouldn't think or feel this way about how God’s plan for your life didn't turn out the way you planned? Do you need to re-evaluate what it means to press into God deeper? Are you willing to evaluate or re-evaluate your situation to see if you need to check in with your non-negotiables and your heart posture? Will you dare to open your heart and mind to the possibility that maybe the season you are in is to not only strengthen you but to show you what's in you–the ugly and the high value Jesus saw in you to die for you?

I dare to say the season you are in right now is not for you alone but for your next season and to help and inspire others to go through theirs with courage. What if the path God has for you will change the path of generations that look up to you including the generations birthed from your bloodline needing you to press in deeper for them?

Weekly Reflection

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 {NIV}