Believe it or not, our kids don't listen to everything we have to say. Often someone else can offer the same advise or encouragement and they seem to listen to it better. Go figure.
However, I think that Alyssa and Kyle have a lot to learn and sometimes need encouragement and wisdom from someone with a few more years "under their belt". Someone they can share their worries and fears with. Or a person to challenge them in their views and attitudes.
Some days it will be me.
But most days it won't be.
So, today I'm praying that they find a friend, or someone to come alongside them, to influence them in the things of the Lord and bless their lives with encouragement and support.
Lord, thank you for my dear children, Alyssa and Kyle. Thank you for the way you're growing them up and drawing them near to yourself. I pray, Father, that you send someone into their lives that will encourage them in their faith, challenge them in their world views, and teach them some of the lessons of life that for some reason aren't always heard from me. May they each find a mature friend to influence their spiritual walk closer to you. I pray that Alyssa and Kyle are blessed with mentors that love them, yet are willing to tell them the truth even when it hurts. Prepare their hearts for these moments, and teach them to be open to the wisdom and guiding of others. I entrust Alyssa and Kyle to you, dear Jesus, and pray that they are on a continual journey closer to you!
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