Putting Your Basket into the Water

Elisabeth Elliot wrote —-

“There comes a time – many times, actually – in the lives of our children where we have to put the basket in the water. We have to let go and trust the plan of the Father. The world is a scary place – a place where we fear our children could drown.

“But we must remember that we have to let go so that God can draw them from the waters for His great purpose. He has called us to be their parents, but they were His first.

“My friend, whatever water you may be getting ready to put your basket into – remember that you have to put them in the water for God to draw them out and place them into His perfect plan.

“Though you might not be physically present with your child as much during the next phase of life, you can always petition the heart of the Father on their behalf.”

—- and wow, yeah….