FIX

Never would I consider myself a “fixer”, but if you are a mom, you are required at different points in your mom career to “fix”.  The baby is crying, “fix” it; your little one scraped her knee, “fix” it; your school age child has just come home broken hearted over a comment or broken relationship, “fix” it!  So many times when I wore the “mommy hat”, I had to learn and navigate trying to “fix” things from toys to boo-boos, to just a button or a spot on a shirt. That was one of my job classifications, “fixer”. 

Today, I am still a “fixer” for my Grands, and I love it! “Here Mimi, fix this!” It’s a true joy to still be needed for those things. But now, I am no longer in the position to “fix” things for my own children.  They grew up and have situations and problems that I, frankly can’t and won’t, “fix”.  It’s hard to stand by and be quiet about the choices that are being made, relationships that are being damaged, hearts being broken, but God in His kind providence has taken me away from the duty I had as a parent and has placed me in a position from “fixer” to “listener”.  I love that, at times, my children have come and shared their thoughts and dreams, hopes and struggles, and just plain life with me.  It’s a true blessing to share in the ups and even the downs that my children go through and be included in their life. Although, sometimes I’m not invited in to hear…to be that listener, so I wait, and I pray.  That’s my “fix” it in this time of life, the prayer warrior.  .

I’ve also found, more importantly, that God is teaching me how to implement one of my favorite quotes, “In acceptance lieth peace.”  This season of my life, I am still learning what God has to teach me.  I can’t fix certain things, I can’t force a relationship where one isn’t wanted, I can’t make kids “kiss and make up”.  I wait, and I pray, and I continue to rest in the plan of my God and my King! I accept what He is doing (even if it hurts) and I rest and have peace that He does all things well! 

Life continues to change my role, my season, as I’m sure yours does too.  Where is it that God is calling you to “accept” and rest from the “fixing”?  He is Faithful, He is Trustworthy. He is the true and ultimate “Fixer” of all things.  May I encourage you to find your peace in Him today! 
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