Tunnel Vision

As a parent of two growing children, I assume I am in a tunnel vision mode. Like all parents at times, we see the daily events, weekly events, church events, worry about bills, wal-mart, bills, wal-mart, medicine, wal-mart...you get the drift, right?

A skilled parent is one who does everything possible to take advantage of every moment and also sees the big picture. The child will not remain 4 years old much longer...you won't get that time back.

It is hard to think about things like this when kids are running wild around the house, laundry is piled up, and dishes need to be done. But, each day we should see our children in a new light. A new vision. A vision which understands their limited time in our home, their every-wandering mind and thoughts, and their growing bodies and personalities.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.