Many years ago, when I was a younger mom, I made a really dumb comment about my little one not being able to sing Jesus Loves Me on pitch or even with the right timing.
Thankfully, God leveled my pride to the ground one day when He allowed me to completely train wreck that very song during Sunday morning worship service a few months later. It was so bad, that for the first time ever, I did not even attempt recovery, I just put the microphone down and walked away. As I was walking down the aisle back to my seat the Holy Spirit reminded me of what I had so foolishly said about my child. It was a lesson learned.
God reminded me of that incident last night as we were riding in our van and the kids were singing together. The one I had ridiculed sang out strong and clear, perfect pitch and timing. I smiled.
So often we get in such a hurry to get them to learn it now. We want to see a difference right away instead of waiting on God to make changes, in their hearts and lives, in the way only He can.
I was reminded again of His loooooooooooooong suffering, patience, and grace toward me. That I must only trust Him for they are in His hands and are His children more than they are mine.
I am linking up to to Bigger Picture Moments today. Thank you to the ladies hosting this time of stepping back and looking at the bigger picture that is life.
