Lives of Great Reward

"As long as he sought the Lord, God gave him success."  2 Chronicles 26:5

Kyle & Lyss...Coeur d' Alene 2000

Every mom wants to see her child successful.  Sometimes I ponder what they will be like 10 years or 20 years from now.  I wonder what they will be doing with their lives, what careers they will choose, or what their families will look like. 

Kyle talks more about success, than Alyssa does.  Maybe it's a man thing. He's dreamed of making it big in baseball, and what he'll do with the money he makes.  When he thinks of a career, he's running down the line of who he deems "rich".  I'm glad he has ambition, but I hope that as he dreams big, he'll seek the Lord in his decisions.  Following Him, no matter the cost, will bring their greatest reward I'm sure!

I don't think of success being marked by how much money our children make, or if they live in big homes, and lots of "toys".  In my eyes, I will see them as successful if they are happy and following Jesus with all their heart. 

Lord, I know that you have wonderful plans for my children's lives.  Their futures hold great success, pleasure, and treasures, as they decide to seek after you.  Your Word promises that when we seek you, we will find you, and when we ask, you will answer.  I pray Father, that Alyssa and Kyle always choose to look to you for guidance, wisdom, help in their decisions, and follow you to the ends of their earth.  Seeking after you sometimes takes work, and time, but you will never fail to show them the way you have planned for them.  Open their eyes that they see you clearly, and their hearts so that they are willing and ready to go wherever you lead.  You want to give Alyssa and Kyle the desires of their hearts, I know that full well, but I pray their hearts will always desire to seek after you.