Distractions: Reclaiming Our Future, Our Family
Sometimes, we get distracted. "Distraction" often carries a negative connotation, but it can stem from good intentions. We’re busy keeping a roof over our family’s heads. We’re caught up in planning birthday parties and celebrating milestones. We’re unwinding after a long day, preserving our sanity in front of the TV.
But if these are meaningful and necessary parts of life, can they really be called distractions? Good question. Let’s pause and reflect.
At the end of the day, when we finally close our eyes, what is our ultimate goal? What is it that we truly want for our children and our families? Ultimately, we want them to thrive—not just in the moment, but in the long run. We want them to have the tools to navigate life independently of us—the parent, the provider. We want them to be strong spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and as leaders of their own financial and educational futures.
So before another day slips away in a series of distractions, let’s ask ourselves: Is what I’m doing right now leading my children toward thriving in those key areas? And if not, what can I do differently?
If you’re realizing there’s room for change, you’re not alone. Parenting is one of the greatest undertakings in life. We all come from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, but we share one common concern: ensuring the best for our children. And here’s the reality—it’s not just about our hopes and desires for them. Those hopes only become reality through our habits of intentionality—the daily choices we make with purpose and direction.
This is why raising children isn’t a solo journey. We can’t rely on giving them everything we have—or everything they want—as being enough. Why? Because we don’t have everything they need. And that’s by design—God designed it that way.
Does that feel overwhelming? Probably—but here’s the truth: we’re not meant to do this alone.
Others are part of the plan. Our children need people who bring different gifts—friends, teachers, mentors, and counselors—walking alongside us, the parents, on their journey. This is what keeps us interdependent. The world was designed for us to rely on one another. Through community, we thrive together, each of us contributing our unique gifts to help others flourish.
So my advice? Make room for the people God has assigned to your child’s life. Welcome the village at “I byDesign Academy” that will help shape their future. When you do, you’ll witness transformation beyond what you could ever hope for.
Let’s journey in designing together.
