Deborah Devotions: Letting Go

I have read a lot of books on parenting over my 21 years of being a mom. From books about caring for a newborn, caring for a toddler, and raising teenagers. However, I realized that there aren’t many books about “letting go” and helping our children leave our nest. I believe there aren’t many books on this topic because it is hard to put into words the feeling of letting our babies go out into this scary world and figure out how to navigate through the good, bad, and ugly days of life.

We go from being the mom who kisses away their boo boos and puts bandaids to ease their pain, to the mom who releases them into a world of unknown and endless possibilities. While releasing our children, we learn to let them fall so that they can figure out how to rise with us loving and guiding from afar.

As I have let two of my birds leave the nest, I have learned some important lessons as a mom. First, I have learned that my children are a gift from God, a heritage only from Him.

“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” Psalm 127:3

Therefore, I must give them back to the Lord, trusting and knowing that He loves them more than I could ever imagine. Our good, good Father goes with them every step of the way.

Second, I have learned that they do still need me. It may not be in the same way as when I kissed their boo boos away, but they need me in a much deeper way.

My children need me to pray over them and for them. They need me to be ready to listen to a phone call about their lives and give advice out of love. Most importantly, they need me to let go so they can let God use them and live through them to make them who He wants them to be.

“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13

So mamas, Let Go and Let God!

About Deborah Devotions:

Deborah Devotions was created to inspire women in every phase of their life to walk by faith like Deborah. She was a warrior for Christ by becoming the only female judge of the Bible. She was a prophet who showed bravery, wisdom, and discernment to help lead Israel to the Canaan land. I am a wife, mom, and teacher who aspires to become a woman strong in my faith like Deborah and other women of the Bible. Follow along as we connect to God’s word to gain our strength in this life. – Kari Groce, Founder

About Kari Groce, Founder

Married to her high school sweetheart for 24 years, Kari Groce’s life has been shaped by a deep love for family, education, ministry, and service. She and her husband are the proud parents of three children: Abby, a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in marketing; Brady, a student at Berry College pursuing a degree in education; and Blaine, currently attending Calhoun High School. Kari holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Shorter University, a Master’s degree from Kennesaw State University, and a Specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University. For the past 24 years, she has devoted herself to teaching, currently serving as a middle school educator and coaching high school basketball. Alongside her husband, Kari has served in ministry for more than 25 years, leading worship, participating in mission trips, and pastoring. She currently leads the women’s ministry at her church, where she is passionate about helping women grow deeper in their walk with God. Her favorite Scripture, Romans 8:28, reflects her heart and life philosophy: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”