He has told you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8
What does any caring parent want from their children?
From the day a young couple finds out she is with child; the family focus changes. The expectant mother re-prioritizes her life. The soon-to-be-dad senses the new responsibility of raising a family. Everything changes for the young couple. They begin to sacrifice their wants and desires for the sake of the expectant newborn.
When the birthday arrives, the miracle of life is overwhelming. A baby is held in the arms of each parent. The tiny fingers and toes are forever printed on your mind. This along with the entire structure of the child is for a moment a glimpse into the miracle of life. The bond between child and parent begins.
Each parent begins to grow from the maturing process of parenthood. Also in the process, the child follows suit and learns about her new world. The family culture is taking shape.
Over the years, the relationship between parent and child changes. At first the child learns at the feet of her parents. In his teenage years, the striving for independence begins. The process of discovering themselves and their relationship with others takes shape. As young adults, the relationship shifts again. No longer is the role a parent/child relationship. Instead, the interchange becomes more like an adult/adult one. Later in life, if fortunate, the shift happens again. The parent begins to act more like the child. The aging parent now needs the help of others to perform basic childlike functions. Yet through the entire process, the ideal is for love and honor from the child always remain in place.
As a parent, don’t we want an abiding, healthy relationship with our children? We may at times fail to communicate our desires. Our intentions may at times become confused. Circumstances may cause our plans to fail. But through the entire process, we appreciate their acknowledgement we did our best. That our sacrifice of helping them grow up was the best we could do at the time. We did what we knew to provide them the building blocks for life.
What does God want from you?
Maybe I’m just revealing the parent in me. But maybe all HE wants is the honor and love due HIM for HIS sacrifice. The opportunity to have a meaningful relationship with HIS children. To watch them grow and become faithful stewards within HIS family. To continue HIS legacy for others to witness. Could HE be like any parent who is pleased to see their child grow up and make a life worth living?
Yes, sometimes the rules and sub-structures get in the way. They form barriers for an abiding relationship with our heavenly Dad. I for one still enjoy being thrown up in the air and bounced on his lap. The thrill and trust that HE will always catch me is still there. And deep inside, I think HE still enjoys doing the same.
Rooting For You in Christ!
Dr. Mike
Faith-Integrator, Encourager, Scribbler
“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,” (Colossians 1:9)
Aspirations and Writings Neatly Bound in Book Formats:
- Power Up With Jesus Book Series- Aspirations for a Grace-Paced Life
- The Adventurous Journey of Transformation in Christ
- Overflowing Prayers Rooted in Jesus Christ v1 & v2
- Dancing With God: A Life-Giving Worldview
- Great Business Emulates a Good God
- Stay Free…Avoid Worldly Traps
- Simply The Messenger
- Unequally Married
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