Yesterday as I was in conversation with my daughter, my mind had already decided where I would be worshiping. I wanted to go to my home church. I had even declined an invitation from my friend to visit her church, because at the time I just knew I was to go to my church. They were having a special 10 days of prayer, and it’s a little harder to get there the other days.
As we were in conversation she made an unusual request. ‘Mommy, can we go to Mia’s church?’ Mia’s church is in the very opposite of where we normally drive on a Sabbath morning. Mia’s mom and I are very close and we had just agreed to embark on a 40 day prayer challenge together. The church was also a few minutes away from where I would be having lunch with friends. While I wouldn’t have thought of it on my own, it was actually a good choice from a location perspective.
But, God had prepared more than just a convenient location that morning. From the moment I walked in, until the moment I left, I knew that God had not made a mistake in sending us there. There were blessings upon blessings that were wrapped into every aspect of the worship service and the people I spoke with. When I left, I knew that I had received just what I needed to keep my cup full.
Do you allow your children to help you to make decisions? My daughter seems to be wise beyond her years. So, when we are having some moments, and she tells me something, I process it. Sometimes I even allow her to make the decision because I’ve learned to trust her judgment. Sometimes she sees things that I cannot see.
Dear Heavenly Father, this morning I’m thankful for the amazing worship experience. But I’m even more thankful that you have given our children wisdom and that we can trust when they suggest to do something. Help us not to lean on our own understanding – but to trust you in all things.