God's Child (from Sherri)

This past week my youngest child of only 11 months has started holding his breath until his face turns blue and he almost passes out. This breath holding is triggered when he does not get his way. How is it possible that this precious child of mine has already developed such a strong will?! Surely he must have gotten this trait from his father. The real answer is that sin and selfishness enters our hearts at such an early age.

Just as my children rebel against my authority, God gently shows me that I also rebel against Him. We are Abba Father’s children, yet we drag our heels against His commands daily. “Love your neighbor as yourself” Mark 12:31. No problem. I gave my neighbor a cup of sugar yesterday. “Sell your possessions and give to the poor” Luke 12:33. I donated 5 bags of clothes to Goodwill last month. Surely this counts. Do we live radically for Christ like the Scriptures tell us to? I don’t.

I want God to “Create in me a pure heart” Psalm 51:10. I want God to change my desires, so that I am not self-serving but God serving. I want God to use my hands and feet for His purposes, not my own. I have a long way to go. The truth is our children can teach us a lot about obedience in our own lives.

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