School /Do enough?

Well, as many of you know, today was Syler's first day in Kindergarten. Right now Gavin (our 2 year old) is taking his nap. During this time me and Syler would spend one on one quality time together, first doing our bible study time and then, snuggling, watching a movie, coloring, doing crafts, swimming, etc. So..........today he is at school , and I am alone sitting in my bedroom floor crying. I have spent 5 years home with him and loved every second of it. During that time I have worked hard to teach him everything he needed to know before he started school. And as this day approched we prepared by getting school clothes, backpack, lunchbox, crayons, etc. Syler was ready. (me, not so much)

As I sit in my floor, praying and crying, only one question keeps burning on my heart.

Did I do enough?       

I am not talking about teaching him enough math, handwriting, or social skills. Yes those are important but I am concerned that we get to focused on those things and forget how important it is to instill in them good principles and an unshakeable love for God. In our society, too often, a parents goal is to have a child that is perfect in the world's view, who fits in the popular crowd, gets in with the "right people", is the best at the extracuricular activites, etc and at any cost! (monetarily or physically)

But as I sit and pray, it is not 'that' goal that I am concerned about. Did I do enough spiritually?

When I read about Daniel, (Daniel 1:1-7) he was "without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowlegde, understanding, learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace."   That sounds pretty good, but that is not what stands out to me.  What catches my attention is that he "resolved that he would not defile himself with the king's food or with the wine."

Which is more important? That he was handsome and well educated, or that when faced with a choice to sin, he chose obedience?

The greatest desire of my heart is for my sons to be mighty men of God, men of integrity, men of principle, and men who loves Jesus. That is far more important than any earthly goal.

So back to the question I have been asking myself and that you might be asking too "Did I do enough?"

We just have to trust God. If we have taught them, prayed for and with them, and showed them by example how to have a steadfast unshakeable faith then the answer is Yes. It is hard to send our little ones out into this world but God can and will keep them in his hands. 

I know I have rambled alot today, guess that happens when you are a little emotional :) but I just wanted to share what God put on my heart this afternoon.

If you still have a little one at home, take every opportunity to plant seeds into their heart, so that when they go off to school, you can know deep in your heart that your child knows, and loves God and won't give in to the pressures of the world around them.

May  (our children) fear the Lord his God and serve Him only. Deut 6:13