Yep, two in one day ... it's amazing with how tired I am! Maybe God works better when I'm sleepy!
So, Max is in this stage of independence. "Max do it" is the typical reply I get throughout the day. While humorous for the most part, there are times when it gets a little tiring, because he can't always do it.
For instance, Max LOVES pudding cups (especially the tapioca ones), but the top is a little hard to pull off. I've always done it for him, but lately he wants to do it himself. Fine, I say, go at it. So, I watch (somewhat amused) as he tries with much difficulty to figure out how he's going to get it off. His fingers don't quite pull hard enough, so he heads to the barstool, which he promptly pushes over to the counter. Climbs up on the stool and reaches for the scissors. Nice. Little stinker. So, I take over at that moment. Quick, easy and he can happily eat his pudding.
Made me think of my relationship with God. How many times do I try to take care of things on my own without asking for His help ... too numerous to count unfortunately. And I wonder if God ever sits backs and gets a little chuckle out of us struggling to do something on our own that we're just not capable of doing. Why do I act like a stubborn little toddler and exclaim that I can do it myself instead of just allowing Him to do the work ... Wouldn't it be so much easier?
And, yes, of course, I want my children to learn to be independent and take care of themselves when they need to, but more important to me is that they have a dependence on God instead of on themselves. They are only human ... He is our God, our help, our Saviour. I have seen firsthand how when we grow up thinking we can do it ourselves, we lose sight of who God is and our need for Him. He wants us to need Him, so we can glory in who He is. He doesn't want us to do it ourselves, because then we give the glory to ourselves and not to Him.
So, next time you look at a pudding cup ... think about letting God help you with your issues instead of struggling through it yourself. I definitely will.
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This one was TOO close to home ;) But, really, you have to write more. Yes, I am THE greedy little piggy in your friend-life :))))
Hope the horse photos go absolutely wonderful and you are propelled into the amazing wonderland of professional pet portraits! Seriously, big bucks. You would make a killing in Colorado where they are trying to vote dogs as actual family members who are to be insured the same as children. Big bucks (no pun intended...well, maybe a little pun? ;)
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