MAKING HIM PROUD

His little voice caught my attention as he walked holding his Mama’s hand
through the parking-lot. I heard him loudly, proudly spelling, “Y-B-B-O-L Y-B-B-
O-H . . . HOME DEPOT!!!”

I chuckled as they passed me as I headed to my car with my purchase. He was
so happy to think he had spelled and knew the big store sign!

I wondered how often we, as God’s children, proudly announce things to Him that
we are confident that we understand, when, in fact, we are seeing something
backwards along our Walk with Him, but excitedly conclude that we’ve “Got it!”
Does He smile at our attempts to make Him proud of us, His Kids? We think
we’ve figured something out, and are happy to show-and-tell Him what we
“know.” We may have all of the pieces of the Picture, but often in the wrong
order, and with wrong conclusions.

Does He let go of our hand as we walk together, with our mistakes and wrong
conclusions? Or does He continue holding us safely as we do our best to keep
up and make Him proud.

I think He quietly smiles, knowing that we are trying . . . still learning. Someday
we will understand, and love Him even more for His Patience and Unfailing Love
as we walk through life together.

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