by Theresa Salazar
Proverbs 19:20 tells us, “Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.”
I have been blessed by many women in my life but one in particular came along at the absolute right time to share wisdom with me exactly when I needed it. This lady was attending a Bible study with my husband and I as we were travelling through a particularly difficult season of life. I shared with our group that I was feeling strong physical pain every morning when I woke up as though I had been wrestling with God all night. The words this woman shared with me struck true to the situation and have given me guidance as we continue to travel through this season with our son.
Mazie told me I was in a tug-of-war with God and my son was the rope. I needed to let go of my son (the rope) and trust God to guide him and teach him as God chooses to do so. This was somewhat difficult to hear because I love my son so very much and want him to turn his life over to Jesus Christ. My love for my son cannot save him. My love for my son cannot change him. My love for my son cannot give him a future but God can. He is loved by an all-knowing, all-loving God that wants to be his god – I am not his god.
Letting go of the rope and allowing God to lead my son was the best advice I was ever given. It was not only best for my son but it was best for me as well. God could not teach me and lead me while I was focusing all of my thoughts and energy on my son. Turning my thoughts and actions away from my son and to God has allowed me to grow stronger in my faith and closer to my savior Jesus Christ. It is all thanks to those wise words spoken by a wise lady during one Friday night Bible study. Thank you, Mazie!
Wow… Such wise words from two of the most Godly wise women I know.
We cannot save our children from themselves or the world. Only God can. Permission to let go and ‘let God.’
….precious instruction.
Thank-you for sharing, Theresa!
….and Mazie!