I do not always take the opportunity to share personal information about my family.
My 21 year old daughter has always wanted to be an elementary school teacher. The desire started when she was a preschooler at Maranatha Academy. She loved her experience of going to school and being addressed by her teacher. What did she learn from this time in class?
Even as a four year old, I remember her coming home and setting her dolls in a semi-circle in her bedroom. Then Chloe would proceed to conduct class for dolls and even a few stuffed animals. Her favorite elementary teacher was Mrs. Steinbrink; who still happens to be our neighbor across the street. Linda has a wonderful caring spirit for her students, which included attending several of Chloe’s soccer games.
But now that has all changed. Chloe decided a month ago she does not want to become a teacher. As parents, how can we help her through this important time of discernment? Cindy and I have chosen intercessory prayer to become our number one option. Lots of us who are parents and grandparents have tried to help our kids go through a tough time of choosing a career. My advice as a parent and leader is to pray they seek God’s will as their first choice. Our children, hopefully, belong to God’s family and want to honor Him through their dedication in serving others. Pray faithfully together with them that they can sense the guidance and leading of the Holy Spirit!
Try praying scripture with them like Matthew 6:10, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Make certain you emphasize putting the will of God above their own motives. Let me hear from some of you how God has worked through intercessory prayer.

Fred