What We Need

Author: Tricia Hodges

I recognized the cough. The bark that comes in the night after tucking in.

So the youngest girl and I went out in the cold, night air. Cold air to battle the croup. We snuggled on the front step and awed at the full moon. We decided that this was a treat.

Once her breathing had steadied, we went back inside. Daddy had the cool mist humidifier all set up.

“Come, sweet girl,” I said. “The most important thing you need is sleep.”

There was a poignant pause on the step. She turned. And though her voice was raspy her message was strong. “No,” she said. “The most important thing I need is God.”

As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, my God. Psalm 42:1

This new year of parenting, let us need God. Let God be the most important need. Let us turn immediately to Him for the wisdom we need in parenting. Let us ask Him first.

Turn to His parenting book. Rest in His Word.

Jesus answered by quoting Deuteronomy: “It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady stream of words from God’s mouth.” Matthew 4:4

Next week’s Author: Tyler Robbins

Tricia Hodges and her husband, Steve, are homeschooling parents to two boys and three girls. Tricia's bachelor of arts in journalism wasn't what prepared her for the biggest lesson she's learned. She found out at the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short. Tricia writes about her daily dose of chaos at Hodgepodge.

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