A Letter to my Daughter on Mother’s Day

My Dear Summer Kate,

As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, I find myself thinking of you the most…& as I think of you, I realize you won’t always be the toddler you are today. You will grow and as you grow, you will have to stand and be courageous in an ever-changing world. So on Mother’s Day, and every day, my prayer is that I get truth down deep in your heart, because baby, for every promise there’s a lie. I need you to know the promises so you can discern the lies.

God has placed gifts within you that nobody, no, not one person, can take from you. Don’t let the opinions of others keep you from the God-given dreams and desires that He’s placed within you. You can do it all, every single one of the things God has put on your heart, you can do it. A wise person once told me, “The opinions of others is none of our business.” Live your life strong baby-girl, don’t let the negative voices stop you. Remember, our independence and confidence comes directly from our dependency on God.

As much as I would love for your life to be all happiness and rainbows, I know that you will inevitably face hardship from time to time. But girl, God has made you strong, and even in times of weakness, His strength is made perfect in you. Hard times will produce a strength in you that you didn’t even know was there. Don’t let any of the hard times overwhelm you…and don’t let them harden your heart. The world needs your strength, but it also needs your gentle heart…and your laughter and your silliness. Don’t you lose your laughter, it is the sweetest medicine. A good sense of humor is one of life’s greatest gifts.

And baby along the way, love people and live generously with what God gives you. He always repays in the most miraculous ways, just trust me on this one.

People won’t always understand why you do the things you do, don’t feel like you have to explain yourself. Your life will speak louder than any words you could ever speak. My prayer is that a bold life of obedience to the Lord is the loudest part of your life. He will lead you down the paths you need to take, that will lead you to the right people, that will lead you to the God dreams within you. Trust. He will let you know when to speak, and when to keep silent. Jesus was the master of this. Study the Word and do as Jesus did. Meekness is not weakness, but strength under control. Just because you have something to say, doesn’t mean you have to say it.