“Entrust your loved ones to Me; release them into My protective care. They are much safer with Me than in your clinging hands…When you release loved ones to Me, you are free to cling to My hand. As you entrust others into My care, I am free to shower belssings on them. My Presence will go with them wherever they go, and I will give them rest. This same Presence stays with you, as you relax and place your trust in Me. Watch to see what I will do. (based on Genesis 22:9-12, Ephesians 3:20 and Exodus 3:12)”
~Sarah Young, Jesus Calling
Just read that one this morning. And the 22nd. I love the 22nd one too.
Love that He is free to shower blessings on them as you release them into His hands. I released one of mine this morning too.
miss you.
Simply perfect.
Hoping you can entrust your sweet girls to Jesus today as they head off on this new adventure, remembering that HE loves them more than we could ever begin to or could ever imagine!
Celebrate this day with your little guy at home!
They are going to do great. You are going to do great. I am so excited for the girls…being in kindergarten is such a big deal, and so grown up.
I know you will have the camera, won’t you? Record the big moment!
i prayed for you this morning. i love you
Loved this and needed it today…..
Have a wonderful week…Teresa
great thought and I love the idea of writing something you need to hear based on Truth.
i linked your lazy photography to my post today, by the way-loved it!
Beautiful post, much needed. I miss homeschooling but know it’s not the perfect fit for us at this time. Sending them off to school can be so hard. You’re kiddos will be fine and have so much to tell you when they get home.
Thank you, I needed that. I’ve been having a hard time with custody issues, and that fits perfectly.
Very appropriate and a reminder I need often. Sometimes it is hard being a mommy. Praying for you as you and your girls make the transition to school!
Perfect for me as I get ready to send our baby to her first full day of kindergarten this week. Thanks!
Emily,
Being in His hands is really the best place to be. I keep telling myself that as I prepare to send my son to college. (hug me)
Woah. Needed that today. Thank you!
What a perfect post for today! And everyday!!! Thank you.
Sending a smile your way. Breathing slow, taking a minute at a time. Trust is a minute at a time. He is outside of time. Hoping they fly, hoping you fly. Taking notes for somedays. You are very brave.
I have that same book! That reading hit me hard when I read it, too. I hope they, and you, have a great school year! Blessings!
Was today the big day? Or is tomorrow?
That reading is just right. There is no safer place for them–or for you–than in His hands.
Every blessing as you face this important transition.
Love,
Richella
great words… and I love that pic!
Indeed, an appropriate read for a wellspring of need. Sarah Young’s words in regard to this spiritual pilgrimage of ours are some of the best I’ve read. She’s a modern-day Chambers for me.
blessings and peace~elaine
I know your post of this scripture was probably meant more for our children, but honestly while I was reading, my husband came to mind. We like most of the nation are facing financial difficulties and some HUGE decisions had to be made recently. I really had to stand back and watch my husband make some life changing decisions for our family. I had to trust that the input and encouragement I shared was heard, but that the Lord’s will was the most important words taht were taken to heart. WOW! Our hubby’s really have a tough job. Thank you for sharing and reminding me (even if unintentionally) that “they” are in His hands always!
am drinking in HIS beautiful words and know that He sang over you as He took in the cries of your heart throughout this day.
The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17
Thanks, Emily. I needed that tonight.
As I release one for 1st grade (and full time school) another I release for his progress with autism. Then I will switch my worries and release yet again. It’s daily, for me.
Thank you for this, I need to get this book!
I prayed for you this morning as I knew today was the big day. I have walked this road and will soon be releasing two of my own to friends and family for 15 days. Guess who got permission to travel to China today????? HUGS!
Thank you! Today is my daughter’s first full day of kindergarten and I’m struggling. Those verses spoke to my heart. I’m praying for you too!
Hi – I’ll remember this ALL day. Hope your morning went well. Mine child was so excited this morning – and so I was for his sake. If he only knew. At least He knows!
so good.
if you come by today…I posted a reading too…theology of rest…’cause well…Im letting go everyday of my big guy..with big guys issues…which weigh on my heart…i get to see myself freight and fail.
I haven’t commented here before, but I read often.
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this today- it was exactly what I needed to hear. My 13 yo little brother has brain cancer and today has been incredibly tough (just blogged about it here: http://themcgfamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/if-youve-ever-loved-someone-with-cancer.html#links). Just the reminder I needed, though. I recognize that God is good, in control, love, etc… but heart needs to trust, to entrust JD to his care. So simple, but so profound.
Thanks for allowing the Lord to use you!
….Jesus Calling is truly one of the best devotional books i have ever read…along with the old old streams in the desert…this little book is destined to become a classic…one was given to me by a dear friend…and i in turn have given many copies to others…if you know someone who is hurting…if you know someone who is a new christian…give them first your love and support…and then give them this little book…pass it on….blessings
Chris read this last night at the dinner table. I needed the reminder when I checked your blog tonight. thanks Emily. praying for you a bunch.
A breath of fresh air. Thank you.
Thanks!! A wonderful reminder. Every time we loosen our “mom” grip and release those precious lives into the care of someone else, God’s grip has never changed. They are simply resting where they always were..in His palm. Their position hasn’t changed. OURS has. Each release is preparation for the final one when they go out on their own. Experiencing this as I have let my first go. He is a Marine now, and it is trusting in this truth that he is still resting in God’s hands, his position unchanged…my position and role are changed, that makes it all a transition filled with grace, confidence and peace. God loves them more than we do. His eye is ALWAYS on them.
love this
Amen. Amen.
Crying.
Thank you…I needed that!