22 Sit still my daughter | Winter 2022
by Julia Houck “Mommy, I just want to get married and be a mom like you,” my little six-year-old said, wrapping her arms around my neck and laying her head on my chest. I bent down quietly and kissed the top of her head, saying nothing for a moment; I just prayed silently to the Lord asking Him for wisdom. I was thankful for her honest confession, but something about it concerned me. “That’s not a bad thing, sweetheart,” I began, “But right now you just need to enjoy being a little girl. You’re only six. What you need to focus on is being happy and content just where God has you—right now. You can enjoy the wonderful things He allows you to experience every beautiful day.” You see, happiness, fulfillment, and joy, do not come from self-discovery, or attaining long-sought goals, or even marrying the perfect man and having beautiful children. Perfect joy—perfect peace comes from be-
