Why It’s Essential to Trust God’s Plan For My Kid

It took a “Tale of Two Trees” to help me see why God’s plan for my kid might just be better…

A Tale of Two Trees – and God’s plan for my kid

Welcome to episode #21 of the UN-Perfect Podcast! In today’s episode, we explore the topic of trees, delving into a personal story of two trees and the lessons they taught me about my daughter and God’s work in our lives.

This episode kicks off with a discussion of my family’s history with Christmas Trees:

• First, I set the scene: It’s December, but this isn’t a Christmas episode.
• Next, I lay out Christmas tree traditions: Some families have charming traditions of cutting down a live tree, while we’ve stuck to using a fake tree.
• Finally, I discuss our experience with fake trees: From inherited Charlie Brownish trees to the excitement of a prelit tree and a Star Wars ornament mishap.
• Ultimately I decided to purchase a new tree and the joy of decorating it with lights.

Bradford Pear vs. Oak

• A reflection on raising my strong daughter.
• Expectations vs. reality in parenting.
• The metaphor of Bradford Pear trees vs. oak trees.
• Isaiah 61:1-3   “The Lord has anointed me …to grant to those who mourn in Zion – to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” (ESV)
• The vulnerabilities of Bradford Pear trees and their inability to weather storms.
• The strength and longevity of oak trees, capable of producing new growth even after being knocked down.
• Seeing my daughter’s characteristics as oak tree qualities.
• Embracing the work in progress
• Letting go of control and allowing God to water and guide our children’s growth.
• Desiring lasting beauty and strength that glorifies the Lord.

“The process of blooming is just as valuable as the flower it produces .” 

Aundi Kobler, Try Softer

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