I was reading day 2 of the devotional today (redeeming the work of our hands) and I was reminded of something the Lord showed me when my kids were young.

I was working two jobs, a single mother, had three kids, and was serving in the youth department at my church. As I piled on responsibility- the Lord said “you are missing what is important”.

Long story short I was so busy that I was neglecting to really see, connect with, and train my kids. Even though we was at the church most days - they needed more from their mom.

As parents at any age we have such a great calling - to love our children well, to teach them the rhythms of following the Lord, and to pray them through every season.