In God’s eyes, do any of us really have an “ordinary child?” The psalmist reminds us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully” made. Shaped. Gifted. Created unique. Called for a purpose.
Moses’ parents were keenly aware of the miracle before them.
Just as God has given us unique gifts, He has created each of our children special. But the truth is seeing our child as the unique individual God made them to be can sometimes be lost on us in the midst of the chaos and busyness that mothering brings.
Directing our child towards their talents can be difficult. There are just soooo many things our children can be involved in. There is a lot of pressure from peers and culture to do everything. So how do we choose? How can we point them in the right direction?
Click here to read Discovering Your Child’s Unique Gifts at thebettermom.com.
Ruth Schwenk
Like you, Ruth wears many hats! She loves being the wife of a pastor, who is her best friend and love of her life. She is a grateful homeschooling mom of four beautiful children, and also a hopeful mom who looks forward to seeing her five miscarried children in heaven. Ruth is a graduate of The Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL. On August 1st, 2011, Ruth launched TheBetterMom.com, a site dedicated to moms who want to be better moms by sharing life and learning together, to the glory of God. In September 2013, her and her husband launched FortheFamily.org, dedicated to helping Christian families. Ruth’s passions include, loving God, leading worship, and inspiring others to have a God honoring family.
