My Son is Becoming a Young Man
I watched in amazement as my Son finished up a big final project for one of his High School classes this morning and I thanked the Lord for the mighty work He has done in him over the years. My son is almost 16 and absolutely has ALWAYS hated those kind of school projects that you have to do cutting and pasting and ANYTHING hands on! Like those tri fold boards with a theme to it. I looked on as he cut and pasted and colored and researched and printed….as he laid everything out precisely as the instructions told him to.
I looked for signs of frustration starting to build. Nothing. Just a focused young man, with peace, trying to get a job done well. Is that MY son becoming a young man?
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Just last year this teen of mine would have been throwing a fit. Complaining, frustrated, overwhelmed…practically in tears. This year however, I have watched him change more than I have ever seen him change. Maturing physically, mentally, emotionally and most of all Spiritually. This project was an outward confirmation to me of the inward changes that I have observed taking place.
Although I have many kids, I’m no different than any other Mom that worries if her children will grow to be Godly and Responsible young men and women. As the years have gone by, I have hung on to each new little milestone the Lord has revealed to me. God is the one in charge of my children’s growth. I just need to do my part and let God do the rest. For He loves our children even more than we do.
I’m thankful that God reveals these nuggets along the way…something to hang on to during the rougher times of parenting.
You see my son is a special gift from God… given to break me. To humble me. To bring me to my knees and to count on God rather than my own strength. It’s called PRIDE..I guess tomorrow I will tell you all about that little problem I had….
If you have trouble with a little PRIDE, visit me tomorrow..I promise to confess all 
Better yet..use one of my share buttons if you think everyone should know about my confession….
Amazing. I love your attitude. Especially, though, it is so wonderful to see them grow up and accept responsibility without a fight.
What a beautiful post about your son. Thank you so much for sharing it.
My son is almost 16 as well. This post spoke to me. I am watching him become a man and am pleased with what I see. We seem to be through with the stage when I wanted to beat him several times a day. He just has that teasing of his little sister to overcome and then we’ll be good.
Congratulations on doing your part to help God with this precious child He has loaned you. Good job, mom.
Stopping by from SITS. Have a great weekend.
Awww Thanks Miss Robin…Always something to work on right 🙂 I’m so happy that you are seeing the fruit of your labor also! Thank you so much for stopping by! Many Blessings to you!!
{Melinda} So happy for you — it helps so much to have those moments. It does sustain us for when the times aren’t so good.
I’m having a rough mothering week and I was encouraged by your post. Yes, He does love them much more than we do. And only He can touch and change their hearts.
Hi Melinda! I just visited your site and LOVE it!! Us Moms can use all the help we can get for sure and your site is an awesome tool for Moms! I’m glad you were encouraged by my post about my Son..however today I will confess how this son was brought just for my pride..to be broken! Aaack!! I will pray for you! Mothering is such a hard job sometimes!
Thanks again for stopping by!
Blessings!
He is using my guy to do the same thing! I love the way you worded this post.
Ouch and how it hurts sometimes 🙁 Thanks for stopping by! Blessings!
I bet this post made him smile. What a beautiful share about your son.
Happy seeing beautiful!
Hi there Lydia! Yes he did smile 🙂 He is so sweet 🙂 thanks so much for stopping by! Blessings!