Trusting in my Heavenly Father

Tomorrow is Caris' birthday! She wants to have her doll dressed up for her birthday - including a special doll brush to fix her hair! This morning Caris saw that I have a new hairbrush which she thought would be perfect for Kit, her doll. She was very excited to have found a good solution to her doll's hair problems. Caris sobbed when I told her it wouldn't be best to use my brush on Kit's hair. She got more hysterical as she watched herself cry in the mirror. I told Caris that I promised her Kit would look beautiful for her birthday. I asked her If I keep my promises, to which she sniffed out a "Yes". So I said, "Then don't cry; don't worry about tomorrow; and go have a great day today!" Caris replied that she thought she was just too tired to go to school now! (Of course, she's at school!)

What Caris doesn't know is that I love her and know her well enough to have anticipated her dilemna and asked for a family member to buy her the special doll brush for her birthday! I saw myself in Caris this morning. How many times do I cry before God about something - health, financial, relational struggles- when He is lovingly trying to comfort me by telling me "Don't cry my child. I love you and know you. I want the best for you. I have tomorrow under control. Go enjoy this day I have given you." So often, I miss out on God's best plan for my life by looking at my own problems (in the mirror) and continuing to cry instead of trusting Him! I think I've found the good solution instead of waiting on His perfect solution. I think I'm too overwhelmed with my circumstances to take on the day ahead. So many times in His Word He tells me exactly what I was telling Caris and as a perfect Parent, I'm sure He even more so wants to comfort and give good things. Lord, I pray I will trust more in you as my good, loving, and sovreign Heavenly Father!

Life Lessons from Joseph

Yesterday I was quickly walking Joseph to the car after pre-school because it was misting rain and, of course, there were things to do! He was pulling against me a little. Then Joseph said, "Mommy, why can't we stop and pick up rocks and jump in the puddles?" And I thought, "You know, why not?"! How many times do I miss the treasures, miracles, moments of fun, and wonders of God's creation in my hurry to complete tasks or to not be inconvienced? Joseph and I slowed down a bit yesterday, jumped a few puddles, and picked out a rock for his "collection". Hope you have a moment to slow down and take a look around you today at all the opportunities and blessings!