Being a parent opens up a whole new view of our relationship with God.
- There have been countless moments when I watch Jonelle sleep, just reviewing the features of her face over and over. God does that too. He made us and loves to look at us. We are His handiwork, the apple of His eye. The beauty of His creation.
- Doing everything possible to get her attention and catch a smile. Although God does not need our relationship to sustain His love for us or to sustain Himself, he knows that we need Him. We bring God pleasure by existing. I am sure that our thoughts and love toward Him bring Him great pleasure. We display the glory of God.
- Hearing her small cry or voice in the back of my mind when I am away from her. God never dismisses us from His thoughts. He can have the entire world and every single person in His understanding at one time.
- Knowing that I know what she needs and what is best for her more than she knows for herself. How many times have I told God that I wanted or needed something and He just looked at me and replied, "No, you don't. You need something else that I already have picked for you." How amazing! God knows what we need before we ask. Yet, how precious it must be when we do ask. Just like how we long for our children to ask us for things when they need them.
Let God be your perfect Father today and everyday. By accepting His love for us, we can be better parents.
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