I was deeply troubled this week as I watched a 10 year old boy desperately trying to talk with his dad who was too busy to listen to him. There are numerous warning signs in this particular family - screaming at the children, too busy to train and love their children, putting down the children, ignoring the children, just to name a few I observed in my 20 minutes in the home. What in the world happens when no outsiders are there when what I observed seemed so "normal" for the parents.
We all need "face time" with the significant people in our lives. Being in the same room with people does not equal face time - or affirmation of each other. It is like a wicked chain reaction is in place. People who were not loved and nurtured as children often turn in to adults who do the same. Addictions abound in our world, and I really believe they are often born (not always, of course), from some message received in childhood about their personal value. Many hurting adults are still in need of that love and affirmation that God intended they would receive in their childhood.
The good news? God is that perfect parent. Seek me and you will find me; call to me and I will answer; cast your cares on me....just to name a few of His calling out to us in love. I ask you to evaluate your practice of being fully present. Look your little ones in the face as you speak to them. Hold them, love them, assure them of your being there for them. Model for them what love is. And let God do the same for you. Spend time with Him. Let Him heal any missing spots in your soul - and then go and do the same for others.
Time is short, friends. Our world is coming apart because we have been too busy to take care of the most important blessing we have.....our relationships. Turn off the techy stuff - get outside if you must and FOCUS! Give peace to others and you will be blessed!
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Your words "God is the perfect parent" really hit me this morning. After having several difficult days with Noah it's good to remember that perfection isn't the key...love is.:)
ReplyDeleteIt was great to see you and Uncle Larry this weekend. Have a blessed week!
Yes, He is, my dear. And you are a wonderful parent yourself! Keep resting in the Lord, and He will continue to show you how to love that sweet Noah. As you have already learned as a mama, sometimes love is the hardest thing to do. Loving enough to train and correct and put in time out over and over and over again.
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