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18 January 2011
"Saying 'thank you' is a way to be polite, isn't it mommy?"
That was the first time I heard it.
"Isn't it mommy?"
Speedy is at the age where the meaning of being polite and the difference between right and wrong are just absorbing through his every action. When he does something well, he makes sure I notice. When he does something right, he wants my support. When he figured out something complicated, he wants my reassurance.
"Isn't it mommy?"
I hear it at least a dozen times a day. And every time I hear those words, my heart just flutters.
I love it not only because he wants me to be involved, but because he puts his complete faith in the answers I give him. He wants mommy to know he's doing something good, something he's proud of, but he also wants to know mommy is listening and cares.
It's such a simple act, but it really made me think about my faith. What if every time I did something right, I had that reaction toward God.
I know God is watching, listening, knowing all I do - good and bad. But I think I would do more good things if I had that same connection to God as my son has to me.
If I got up and did a morning devotional: "I am working on my discipline and learning your words, aren't I daddy?"
If I put someone else's needs before my own: "I'm loving my neighbors, aren't I daddy?"
If I messed up and asked for forgiveness: "You love me for me, despite my mistakes, don't you daddy?"
I think it would keep things real and keep me thinking about the kind of life I want to live. Every time my son says those words, I remember how important my approval is to him. It's as important to him, as God's approval is to me.
Jesus said to enter the kingdom of God like a child. I think this might have been what he was talking about.
"Was it daddy?"
Comments
I think many folks would love to hear God verbally respond, "Yes, Child, you did well!"
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