Jayme Stokes views her job as a Principal of Ouachita Christian School as both a calling and a ministry. With over 30 years in education, Jayme has a wealth of knowledge of how we can prepare our children for time and eternity. No stranger to pain, Jayme has experienced many challenges and endured much loss, yet she has allowed it to teach her to live with intentionality and lean on her faithful God. That is why her favorite hashtag is #teachmetonumbermydays!

Below are some of our favorite takeaways from today’s show:

️ There is hope for parents who feel as if they have “messed up” with their children because God is working to make it part of their story for the Kingdom. When we willfully give our children to God, He will work it out for their good.

️ Look for the fingerprints of God. Not every situation is good, but what God will bring out of our lives will be good if we allow Him to heal us.

️ It is healthy for our children to struggle with the question of “is God real?” Keeping an open dialogue with them will allow them to come back to God when something falls apart in their world.

️ Everything that passes through our lives has already passed through God’s hands and He is equipping us for it. Reading the Psalms gives us perspective on every facet of our lives, including anxiety and depression.

️ Our children want us to be a safe place for them. Letting them unload their emotions/feelings to us helps free them from their worries.

About Our Guest:

Jayme Stokes is married to Bobby (aka “Big Bob”) and together they have four children and nine grandchildren. She holds multiple degrees in education and currently serves as the Principal at Ouachita Christian School as well as a dual enrollment and online psychology instructor. Jayme enjoys reading, growing heirloom roses, and travel. You can follow her blog at www.shelteredingrace.com