So, I've been praying for guidance with my 11 year old son who apparently, unbeknownst to us, is now 23!

This report period he brings home 3 B's, 2 C's, & 2 D's. Momma not so happy! He graduated with honors last year.

Hebrews 12:7 "Endure trials for the sake of discipline."
(But I don't wanna', Lord...Do I have to?)

12:5-6 "My child, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, or lose heart when you are punished by him; for the Lord disciples those whom he loves,"
(Sound familiar? How many of us say this to our OWN kids? Raise your hand!! GUILTY!)

and back to the end of 12:7 "God is treating you as children;"

So, I'm sitting here, thinking...WOW! As angry and frustrated with Makiah's as I get with his recent behavior...with his grades...with the attitudes...I realize THAT is how I have and sometimes still DO behave towards our Heavenly Father!

How irritated he must be with me at times, when he says "ANG, YOU REALLY SHOULD THINK ABOUT GOING THIS WAY..." Yet instead, I go a different route b/c I know better than He. I'm a grown up, I can make my own decisions...Ha! Big joke!

Rely on HIM! Seek NOT your own understanding!!!