Words that made me think . . .

I recently read these words on another homeschool mom's blog . . . they were yet another reminder for me to be PURPOSEFUL in everything I do with my children. They are mine but for a short time and I need to carefully steward every moment that I have with them.

Find Your Wings

by Mark Harris

It's only for a moment

You are mine to hold

The plans that heaven has for you

Will all too soon unfold

So many different prayers I'll pray

For all that you might do

But most of all I want to know

You're walking in the truth

And if I never told you

I want you to know

That as I watch you grow

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams

And that faith gives you the courage

To dare to do great things

I'm here for you whatever this life brings

So let my love give you roots

And help you find your wings

May passion be the wind

That leads you through your days

And may conviction keep your strong

Guide you on your way

May there be many moments

That make your life so sweet

Oh but more than memories

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams

And that faith gives you the courage

To dare to do great things

I'm here for you whatever this life brings

So let my love give you roots

And help you find your wings

It's not living

If you don't reach for the sky

I'll have tears as you take off

But I'll cheer as you fly

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams

And that faith gives you the courage

To dare to do great things

I'm here for you whatever this life brings

So let my love give you roots

And help you find your wings

Lord God, help me to see my children every moment of every day as the precious gifts from You that they are . . . help me to see my job as a mother to help them grow to be secure in Your love for them and confident to use the gifts and abilities that You have given them to serve those in the world around them. I don't want to waste even a moment of the time that You have entrusted to me in raising my children -- help me, Lord, I pray.