I am the parent of two wayward hearts and I am in need of God’s hope and grace. Too often I feel like my day is spent treading water just hoping to keep my head above it all. Other days, God’s grace is not only sufficient, but is also an amazing beacon of hope as I see His love for me and my two adult children.

Some of my favorite praise songs include the imagery of water. David Crowder’s How He Loves. “And we are His portion and He is our prize, Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes. If His grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking.” Or Hillsong’s Oceans…“Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders Let me walk upon the waters wherever You would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander and my faith will be made stronger In the presence of my Savior.”  

Often I feel like I am treading in deep waters and other days I am sure that I am sinking, but the reality is, whether I am sinking or treading, I am always surrounded by His grace.

I think as parents of children with wayward hearts we need to hear that His grace abounds. It can feel like everywhere we look there are things that condemn us as parents.  The ever plentiful social media posts with picture perfect family moments and articles trumpeting, “Ten things to do to have a child that loves God”.  We struggle with the uncomfortable reality that despite our best efforts and plentiful prayers life did not work out that way for us. It is therefore no surprise that we take in what we see and hear as soul crushing criticism. The enemy whispers to us, “You failed as a parent” and that lie rings as truth to us!

Well, dive into the deep water with me as I look to our Abba Father to tell me the truth about who He says I am as a parent. Jump in and begin to breathe in the depth of His love for you and your wayward hearted child!  My hope is to share words that will draw you deeper into His grace and provide hope in the midst of the hard.