Day 28
13 Thereafter,
Hagar used another name to refer to the LORD, who had spoken to her.
She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly
seen the One who sees me?”
"SEEING YOUR CHILDREN"
This
passage tells of the trials of Hagar, the maid of Sarai. Sarai was
unable to conceive so she sent Hagar to Abram, hoping Hagar would bear a
child in her place. When Hagar became pregnant, however, animosity
developed between the two women. Sarai's mistreatment caused Hagar to
run away into the desert. There God intervened and encouraged her. She
knew He truly understood her struggle, and as a result, she felt deeply
known by God. She even named God: "You are the God who sees me." This
gave her the strength to go back and fulfill her responsibilities to
Sarai in the midst of tough circumstances.
Like Hagar, our kids
desperately long to be seen and known by their parents. How can we do
this? By taking time to discover and celebrate their interests. By
appreciating their unique qualities no matter how different they are
from our own. By listening to their perspective on life.
When we discover and value our kids' God-given uniqueness, they feel known and accepted.
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