Have you ever had one of those moments where your perspective is changed and its like putting on a different pair of glasses.  You start to see things just a little bit differently.  I had one of those moments when I was listening to a speaker talk about who was living in my house.

The question was in reference to my children.  Who was living in my house?  They could be the next King David or Daniel.  The next Queen Esther or Mary.  A doctor that finds cures to diseases.  A missionary that preaches to unreached people.  A teacher or political leader. A loving parent to raise more world changers. God has entrusted and given us the privilege to raise world changers that are going to make an impact in the nations.  This changed my perspective on how I look at myself as a parent.  I was seeing my kids through a different set of lenses.   My job as a parent to help them to be equipped to do what God created them to do.  God gave each of our kids unique gifts and talents that He wants to use in His wonderful plan for each of their lives.

I started thinking about different people in history that have made an impact in the world.  Mary the mother of Jesus is an example.  I wondered who her parents might have been and how they impacted her life.  I don’t know many teenagers that would have an angel tell them they are going to have a baby and their response is that they are willing to do what the Lord says.  She was strong in her faith.  Could her parents have had a part in that perspective?  I think of King David and the impact that he made and how close he was to God.  How did his parents influence him in helping him grow in faith towards God?  Parents have great influence in their kids lives.  We have the opportunity to have a positive impact in helping them become what God has designed them to be.  Kids are an adventure and an amazing gift that God has let us be part of.  I am excited to find out what God’s unique plans are for each of my children.