I’ve noticed something about my daughter. She’s 4, and she’s an independent, headstrong girl. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. It does, however, keep life interesting around here…
I’ve been noticing that on days when I give her a little extra attention – maybe say yes to something I usually would have said “later” to (can you read me this book right now?), maybe I play a game with her, etc. – I’ve noticed a change in her willingness to cooperate with me. When we spend time together, she’s much more willing to do what I ask her to, even if it’s not a preferred task.
Maybe it’s that she feels like she’s on my side now, or that she knows her place in my heart and doesn’t have to struggle for her voice to be heard (albeit in a negative way); whatever the result, I’ve decided it’s awfully sweet. I’ve made it a point to spend random special time with her more often.
Spending time with my Heavenly Father does the same thing for me, I think… It gets me seeing the world through His eyes; it reminds me that I’m loved, and that He loves just being with me. That confidence makes me want to please Him all the more.
In the scenario with my daughter and I, it’s me, the mom, who needs to make the choice to put aside whatever else I was doing to invest in the relationship. Between God and I, it’s me, the daughter, who needs to do that. He has already waiting for me…
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