Today is the first day back to school for this guy in a year.
Lots of emotions.
Matt is full of joy and excitement while mine are more bittersweet, knowing this is great for him yet sad because I’ll miss having this fun guy around.
On the outside he sees my smile, joy and excitement for him, while on the inside the reality is I am sifting through my emotions.
I share this with you today in case you too are sifting through emotions in some way. I invite you to join me to...
Pause. Breathe. Pray.
May we give ourselves permission to feel the emotions. May we also turn to God and allow His truth to lead us as we sift. When we are able to let God’s truth lead us it can help us not get stuck under the weight of our emotions. My prayer is that with God we will gain the perspective we need for whatever it is we are working through - which for me will require me to not impose my feelings onto my child and instead greet him with a joyful heart ready to hear about his experience today.
With love and hope,
Shawn
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God, and my hope is in you all day long. - Psalm 25:5