and she resolved to have a clear understanding with him before he went; for she was used to confidences, and talked freely with her boys about the trials and temptations that beset all lives in the beginning, and so often mar them, for want of the right word at the right moment.
Of course, this quote is from “Jo’s Boys,” the third installment of the “Little Women” story. And it made me think and wonder if, when the time comes, I will be able to give “the right word at the right moment” to my kids. (Goddaughters, nieces, nephew, and others.)
Dear Heavenly Father,
Why am I most afraid of being able to say the right thing to the right person at the right time? Why am I afraid at all? Soon, the paperwork fiasco will be all done, and my home will be ready, and Rob and I will have kids in the house. And then I’ll be way too busy DOING, and I won’t have time to worry about whether I have the right words. Calm my heart and my striving and thrashing about. Help me to finish the things I need to, and let slide the things that just aren’t important in your eyes. Thanks in Jesus’ name. Amen
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