Hurts

It breaks my heart when I watch my sons struggle. But what if they are struggling at something that they like doing? When do you step in as a parent and say that is enough. I watched my son at practice today, he did not get picked as a partner. He stood in the middle and looked around, looking lost. I just about sat down and cried right then and there. Is is my pride that it hurt so much that no one wanted to be his partner; or mother-bear instinct; or just hurt because I know what it feels like? I know that he is not very good at the sport but he is my kid, I love him, I want to protect him. What do you want me to teach him, Lord, what do you want me to learn? Please protect him and his tender heart. Give me the words that are from you that will encourage him and give him what he needs.