5 Things I Had to Stop Doing When Praying for My Family
I was watching a basketball game when I caught myself doing something I wasn't particularly proud of. One of the players made a mistake, and before the coach could say anything, I had already decided what should have happened, what the player needed to work on, and how the whole situation could have been avoided. From the bleachers (aka as my couch), everything seemed fairly obvious. It's amazing how much easier life looks when you're not the person living it. That thought stayed with me because I'd been doing something similar in my prayers for my family. I was asking God to help the people I loved, but I also had some very specific opinions about what that help should look like. In certain situations, I'd practically planned the entire answer before I finished praying. I love my family. I want them protected, healthy, happy, making wise decisions, and walking closely with God. I don't think there's anything unusual about that, but I've had to examine h...