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Comparison with our Children

God created the world and keeps the sun in perfect orbit. He is our creator and the artist that pays attention to all the details. 

Lately, I have been weary. Run down by the demands of life, motherhood, and homeschooling. I felt like I had nothing to give, and no encouragement to share with you because I have been taking on my season one day at a time. It wasn't until today that my son made a picture and showed it to me that something clicked in me. 

God Created me. 

God created my son. 

God pays attention to all the details, nothing is a surprise to him. 

I have something called dyslexia, after teaching my son kindergarten and first grade I realized he does as well. Homeschooling has proven itself challenging but so rewarding because I am able to cater to his needs more effectively. Reading was always a struggle for me in school and to this day I love to read it is just more challenging than the "normal" person. That's where this ah-ha moment happened. 

My son wrote, "I love you". 

If you look closely you see the letters are backward, a common theme with dyslexia. But when I looked at it again I was able to see it as normal for me because of my backward view. 

God knew I would be here in this moment exhausted, tired of trying to teach my 2nd grader to read, and feeling defeated. He knew exactly how to encourage me. All I had to do was refocus and look right in front of me.

The moment we step back and refocus our gaze on the creator of all things He is able to shift our perspective with whatever we are facing. 

Be encouraged this day that you are chosen for such a time as this. God has placed just the right people in your home, family, community, and city. Let go of comparing your children to someone else's children, they are never going to be them. God gave you your children for a reason. Rest in that, find joy and comfort in that. Confidently knowing that He is and will continue to prepare you for the season you are in and the one you are stepping into!


Thanks for reading, I mostly wrote this for my future self who will need this reminder!

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