Don't you just love it when your child says the funniest things and asks the funniest questions? It would be nice if we could pick the timing when that happens though. Recently my daughter decided to ask someone; "do you like to pick your nose" while we were having a bite to eat after a memorial service. We weren't quite sure what the question was so we asked her to repeat it and then hesitated and laughed a bit too before answering. It turns out she was thinking about just that as her little finger made its way up to her nose. Luckily I think she stopped since she was interested in the answer that was to come; which was "no because if I did that I would get boogers on my finger. So, instead I sometimes scratch my nose." She seemed more curious but stopped asking questions and rubbed her nose instead of picking it again.
Reflection: Wouldn't it be so great if we could give examples like that to our kids and have them follow so easily just by our words of suggestion? I think it is easier than we think if we just be a consistent example of God's love; show our dependence on Him and keep our focus upon Him in all seasons of life. When our kids can feel secure in our love and see our constant example showing them our faithfulness to Christ, our family and them, I think it will be a natural outcome to follow in our ways and hopefully His footsteps too. If a simple answer and suggestion to rub a nose rather than pick it, can have such an impact, how much more can our everyday non spoken influences be? I think the non-spoken examples can speak louder than our words many times. Like when we open a door for a person or bake cookies and share them with a friend, serve others and pray for them... There is power in our witness and example and it is either going to be bad or good. So, let's be good for His names sake. Often time's people can be turned off to God because of another person's example in their life; a negative word, a tone, reaction or look... Dear Lord, let this not be true of any of us. Instead let our life and example breathe encouragement, life, joy and hope as we live for you daily. I hope we can be encouraged that our kids are great and have very inquisitive minds that are ready to soak everything in. Let's be careful to watch our words, tone and actions so that they can mimic us and by doing so, mimic the one we call Jesus; our Savior and friend.
Prayer: Thank you God for your beautiful love and example to us. Help us to live a life that is worthy of your calling and that will make you pleased and bring you glory. Thank you for the joy that you have given me in my life and through my kids, husband, family and friends. Let me be a light in this world for you. Have your way in me. I love you.
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