I often go though my days and miss the growth that the kids have. And then, there are these moments that happen which make me alive with gratitude to the Father~the kids are growing!!
Yesterday Wes decided to get out our game cube. We put it up because it consumed the kids thinking. They asked to play it all the time, fought over who got to pick the game, how much time they got, and on and on. We haven't had that thing out in MONTHS. So, today, the children asked about playing it. They took turns after all their work was done. They didin't exceed their alloted time. In one instance, they even turned it off on their own. They didn't nag me about it at all. And, since it's pouring here, you'd think they'd be all over that thing. But, they've found other things to do instead.
For instance, Wes looked up some information on Jupiter's moons and voluntarily wrote a bit about one of them. Maddie played some board games with Tyler that dealt with money management decisions. They watched an educational program on prehistoric animals. And, they actually said they might as well do their housecleaning today, so I have a mopped kitchen floor, and vacuumed den and hallway.
No, not every day is like that. But, I truly enjoy these glimpses I get when the Father seems to lift back the veils of heaven, shows me a bit, and whispers in my ear. Something like, "See? It may not be easy but it's worth it." And, it gives me hope that someday I may get to hear him say "Well Done."
Until then, I keep on. And, am grateful for the reminder that I too am growing as long as I hold onto to him. And just maybe, even though I don't see it, someone else might. And, may glorify God because of it.
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Very true - growth happens in us, and in our kids, in little almost impercetible ways. Thanks for checking in with me - did you see that Christian Unschooling site link I sent?
Hi Leonie! I sure did see that site and loved it. Thanks for sharing with me and being an inspriation as well!!
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