Advice

I actually uttered the words “your standards are too high” to my daughter. What? As soon as the words were out of my mouth, I knew that it wasn’t right, that I had made a huge error. My head snapped up and I met my daughters eyes and she raised her eyebrow…I said “What kind of mother says that?” She laughed. I laughed. I seriously think that someone should revoke my mothering license. How many times in the past have I told her to reach for the stars, aim high, expect the absolute best? And then I say…your standards are too high…I am still shaking my head at myself.

Aren’t you thankful that when God speaks to us, His children, that He never makes a mistake? That He always gives us the absolute best advice? That we can always trust His word? I am so very, very thankful for that. I feel blessed to know that my Heavenly Father always speaks truth and life and He always has the very best for me in mind. No mistakes, no faux pas. It’s good to seek advice from other Christians, but even they will fail at times, even as I failed with my daughter. I may not be a perfect mother but I am so glad that I have a perfect Heavenly Father!

Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Proverbs 19:20

Written by Mandy Augsburger