Trust in a Loving Parent

In the weeks leading up to his tonsil surgery, our seven-year-old son was understandably anxious. He had never had surgery before and was afraid of the unknown. He asked about being put to sleep and how his throat would feel afterward. It’s scary to face the unknown and have no control over the outcome. He tried to alleviate his fears by gathering information.

As my husband and I navigated how much to tell him and when, God showed me how often I find myself in this same situation. Just as we told our son we would be by his side during every step of the process, God, our loving Parent, promises never to leave us. It is comforting for me to think about how God can always see the opportunities in our struggles. We sometimes have to pass through the overwhelming and the negative to reach new life on the other side.

Our son’s surgery was successful, and going through that situation strengthened his relationship with God. With God’s help, I will remember this and have faith the next time I face a tough road into the unknown.