The past couple days, I have tried
to take my own advice to slow down and live in the moment. It has
brought me more joy than I have had in a long time. I have enjoyed
my children while watching, listening, and talking with them.
Yesterday morning, I listened to my oldest daughter singing along
with her music while getting ready to go on a trip to MN. I watched
my youngest son pick up a book to read on his own several times,
which blessed me greatly, as he was my late reader. He even read his
own math story problems to himself, correctly answering all the
problems. I saw the second youngest son step up with maturity in
helping me around the house. The five of us went out to eat for
dinner last night, and the boys recited Psalm 23 to Dad, then told
him how they learned about Samson that day. The youngest had lots of
insight accompanied with many questions about God's ways. I was
smiling big on the inside.
Most of the time, I hate to confess,
I am in a hurry to get things done around the house, only half
listening and nodding “uh-huh” more times than not. Focusing on
me or things really depletes my joy while bringing on unnecessary
stress.
Do you know what I have determined?
I have wonderful children, and so do you!!!
Somehow, in this hectic, fast-paced
world, full of activities and running, we need to find the time -
make the time - to “just be”. Sometimes we get so busy “doing”
to try to give our children all the opportunities the world tells us
they need to have, that we miss out on the greatest opportunity of
“just being” which is the most priceless gift they must have.
Take time this week to “just be”
and enjoy your kiddos. They are a precious gift from God to be
trained, loved, and greatly enjoyed.
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