A Mother’s Request

A mother’s request. A chance to ask the Son of God for anything on behalf of her children.

I wonder if she regretted her choice, her plea for a position for her sons that would give them power and prestige.

She could have asked for anything. I wonder if she realized she’d wasted her opportunity.

I bring my children before the same Savior daily. With a mother’s request of my own, I can ask for power and prestige. I could ask for wealth or position.

But standing before the One who showed us what it meant to be humble and serve, I don’t want to regret my choice.

Instead I want to ask that He give them a heart that seeks Him first, faith that doesn’t shake when life gets hard, love that overflows into the way they treat others, boldness to share the gospel, and joy that comes from Him. I want to ask that they are not afraid to answer whatever call He has for them. More than wanting to raise women who’s name will be remembered, I want to raise women who make sure Jesus’ name is known.

With two little girls beside me and Jesus in front, this mama’s request is not that they’ll have power, fame, or a prominent position. My prayer is they’ll love Jesus and they’ll love others. The Lord can work out the rest.