Biblical Answer

When your children grow up and you're not there to see it, you can trust that God has a plan for them. The Bible teaches that God knows the plans He has for your children, plans to give them a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). You can trust that God will guide and direct them, even when you're not there to see it. In fact, God's plan for your children may be greater than anything you could have imagined for them. As the Bible says, "Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings" (Proverbs 22:29). This means that God has the power to bring your children to places of greatness and influence, even if you're not there to see it.

However, this doesn't mean that you can simply neglect your children's spiritual and emotional needs, thinking that God will somehow magically fix everything. As the Bible says, "Fathers, do not exasperate your children" (Ephesians 6:4). This means that you have a responsibility to be involved in your children's lives, to teach them about God's love and plan for their lives, and to help them develop the character and values that will serve them well in the future. By doing so, you can trust that God will use you to shape your children's lives in ways that will have a lasting impact, even after you're gone.

Ultimately, the key to trusting God's plan for your children is to have a personal relationship with Him yourself. When you know God as your Heavenly Father, you can trust that He will guide and direct your children, even when you're not there to see it. As the Bible says, "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O God, endures forever" (Psalm 138:8). This means that you can have confidence that God's plan for your children is good and that He will bring it to pass, even if you're not there to see it. By trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, you can find peace and joy in knowing that He has a plan for your children's lives.