One of the earliest emerging wildflowers in Pennsylvania is Coltsfoot. Over the last several weeks, I watched and waited for these little rays of sunshine to bravely soldier upward in the unpredictable weeks of our spring weather.
I've enjoyed watching for them while their spring bravery inspires me.
As the Blossoms mature and grow, I have purposed in my heart that I will not be a coward.
It is tempting to make every interaction positive. After all, the older Blossoms are no longer at home or with me all day long. There are far less daily interactions when you look at the amount of time we've spent together over their childhood years.
Will I just be the "best friend" mom?
Will I only say the fun and easy things?
Will I exclusively speak of the comfortable topics?
Sometimes there is prompting in my heart for things that need to be said.
The Holy Spirit prompts and I must obey.
Will I take the easy route?
I have told the Blossoms, "You will hear the Truth from me. You may not be able to count on anyone else around you to bravely speak Truth, but I will do it."
That's real love.
Be brave, mamas. Listen to His prompting and speak in love.
The Holy Spirit will continue to use us in our children's lives.
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