I am reminded on a daily basis of how God looks and reacts towards us. We are called His royal priesthood; His holy nation; and His "children." God uses many different means of communicating with us such as, prayer, His word, and our experiences in life. How appropriate for Him to show us our attitudes and actions through our own children.
I am constantly asking God for things; please help me be a good father and husband, heal those that are sick, and bless me so that I may bless others. Every time I ask God for something I want Him and hope for Him to say "YES." When my child looks at me in the eyes and asks me to play dress-up, or ponies, or house, what is my initial response. "No, sweetheart. I have important things to do." I was shocked to find out in my morning devotion, that God may also answer me in the same way I answer my children.
"Yeah, but, I ask God for important things," you may say. Do we not ask for things that are important to us at the time? God is fair and just. (II Cor. 9:6) Your children are precious and only young for a short time. Cherish them as you would have God cherish you and answer them as you would have God answer you. As for me, I have some ponies to play with. =)
"Lord, may my answers to my children be "yes" more often in accordance with your will. AMEN"
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