I've always known, in theory, that God is a loving Father, even when He doesn't grant our hearts' desires. Now, I think, He shows us even more love by not granting our desires.
As a parent, it is much easier to just give my children what they ask for. But because I love them, I don't give them things that I know will not be good for them down the line.
Recently, God has shown me two clear instances where my heart was broken or I was disappointed and now I am millions of times better off because of it.
I think of other areas in my life where I struggle with being hurt and wondering why things are as they are and I am reminded that God is in control. Maybe some day I will look back and be thankful for those situations, too.
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Our vacation day at the lake
Throwing rocks
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Baby is reading a catalog
Reading can be dangerous
Something reminds me of Witchiepoo
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Sunday Morning
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Parenting opens up a whole realm of understanding spiritually, doesn't it? Makes me wonder what I'll have learned by the time my boys are adults. :)
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