VOICE OF TRUTH FOR TODAY
Journey
Parenting doesn’t end when our children grow up—it simply changes. As parents of adult children, my husband and I are learning to balance love, concern, and surrender. We often remind each other, “It’s their journey.” While we want to protect our children from pain and consequences, there comes a point when we must recognize that their lives are not about us or our expectations.
One of the hardest lessons has been realizing that our adult children may ask for our concerns but are not obligated to follow our advice. Their decisions—and their consequences—are theirs to carry. That doesn’t make parenting pain-free. On the contrary, their choices can deeply affect us. Yet when we remember that we are accountable only for our own actions, it becomes easier to release our children into God’s hands.
This surrender doesn’t mean giving up. It means praying more intentionally. As our children grow, our prayers evolve—asking God to grant discernment, humility, protection, and godly influences. Sometimes, we even pray for God to change our hearts so that we align more fully with His will.
Community matters. Our children need godly people around them who can speak truth into their lives. And they also need to see faith lived out at home—especially during difficult seasons. Our struggles, when grounded in commitment and covenant with God, can speak louder than words.
There is no perfect path in parenting, but God promises to guide us. “Show me the right path, O Lord… for you are the God who saves me” (Psalm 25:4–5, NLT). We can trust Him with our children’s journeys—every step of the way.
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Excerpt from Voice of Truth Magazine
“Through a Mother’s Eyes” by Diane Gachet Cheveldayoff