As my children grow older and become more involved in different things, I realize that there are some things I will have to give up...that things simply just change. Nothing ever stays the same these days. I am hearing a rendition of Steve Winwood's song "Roll With it Baby" playing in my head. I know that dates me but recently I have taken that as a great theme song. Some food for thought, if you will:
Life is full of ups and downs. We can expect things will go one way and they go another. Expectations will lead to disappointment. Continue to do your best...not BE THE BEST but BE the BEST YOU CAN BE. There is always someone out there better than you. This world tricks us into thinking that we never quite measure up. We are always God's number one and how we represent Him in us is what really matters. Most importantly...Never.give.up. Roll with it, baby!
Attending church on Wednesday nights may not be possible in the near future. Gasp! ....What was that? Thank goodness perfect attendance doesn't get us into heaven. I've already worked the inner debate out in my head...so I'll save you the trouble in helping me figure it out. After the guilt left me, I was reminded that I serve a God that is everywhere all the time. I don't have to be in a church- there are tons of biblical principles found on the ball field (football or softball...any sport for that matter). Also, I realized my kids will soon be grown and gone and as long as we teach them about Jesus....all is well. It's only for a short while and besides...I love watching my kids play ball. Roll with it, baby!
Sometimes life just needs to be simpler. We realize we have way more than we need. We trim down....down size...relocate. HIS plan is always better than ours. Roll with it, baby!
Jobs change. We are thrown into a new setting with new people. Make the best of it...you will be amazing wherever you are. Roll with it, baby!
We feel we mess up as parents. Constantly protecting our young. Eventually, they have to fly solo and work things out. We realize they don't learn to work through things on their own if we continue shielding them from real life situations. We admit we are wrong and painfully sit back and watch. Roll with it, baby!
Maybe if nothing else, I have taken you down memory lane with an old tune.
Thanks for reading,
Leah
