My real superpowers: Prayer and Petition

As mothers we believe we have superpowers. We think we have X-ray vision, super human strength, and flight that will help us travel at super human speed to rescue our children.

But what happens when we realize that our very own imagined superpowers are actually our kryptonite?

Relying on my superpowers means I refuse to rely on God. I have to rely on God’s plan not my own. This is very difficult as a parent. In fact, it feels counterintuitive. Parents plan everything for their children from the school they’ll attend, the clothes they wear, the activities they participate in to what they’ll eat.

We find ourselves trying to control the narrative of their lives. When we release that control and rely on Jesus we learn that His plans are better than ours. The outcomes is always better when Jesus is in control. The lessons our children learn are far more tangible when we allow God to guide the process.

Is it difficult? Yes! It’s difficult but there is peace that happens when you use the superpower of prayer and petition. When you release the anxiousness of managing ( aka controlling) all the moving parts and you choose to pray instead you activate the peace that transcends all understanding plus it will guard your heart and your mind.

The key to remember is you can’t have it both ways. You can’t control and expect peace. You can’t expect peace if you’re not willing to pray.

Philippians 4:6-7