THROUGH A MOTHER’S EYES Chasing Sunsets II B Y D I A N E C H E V E L D AY O F F
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amily traditions can lead to fun and the creation of great memories. Recently, I shared about our family adventures involving chasing sunsets (Voice of Truth, 1st Quarter 2022). Through those adventures, I learned that even while we are busy having fun and creating memories, God is at work teaching and guiding us. In your adventures, I challenge you to take time to open your eyes to see His hand at work and open your ears to hear His voice guiding you. On one of our sunset adventures, I realized that God has much to teach us in a sunset. For example, the characteristics of a sunset parallel those of people, our children included. Just as there will never be two sunsets alike, two individuals will never be alike. And although watching a bright sunset with its contrast and glare can be hard on the eyes, when we position ourselves just right, we can better appreciate the beauty visible from each unique angle. Like a sunset, there isn’t just one angle to our children. Although the shadows and glare threaten to distort our vision, even causing the view to be painful, when we ask God to position us to see our children from His angle, He will enable us to see their beauty through His eyes, from His angle and perspective. The above photo of Jamie Cheveldayoff and friend was taken by Joshua Musewicz
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