I like foolproof things. No chance of failing. No doubt about their success. If you are like me regarding that, and are a parent, then read on.
Let’s face it. People, even our own flesh and blood…even the cute and cuddly little kind, don’t always do what we want them to do. Sometimes that is a reflection of our own sin and misplaced desires. And sometimes it points to theirs. But all human relationships have ‘bumps in the road’. But I’ve got the perfect solution.
Actually, it’s not so much the solution as it is a tool to soften the hard hearts that may be in the way of it. Or maybe it’s a wonderful provision to help celebrate and remember the fix that grace enables us.
If and when you find yourself in a hard or difficult situation that can vaguely match the above, I’ve got a suggestion for you. Watch.
Watch your children.
Watch your children sleep.
Just go right into their room when they are good and sleep-consumed. Keep the hall light on and the door open. And just watch them sleep. It will be a tremendously peaceful experience. It will adjust and improve your attitude toward them. It will grow your love for them. It will increase your gratitude for them. It will multiply your prayers for them. You smile and whisper a prayer. And they sleep. It’s a great trade.
Anyway, I, uh, speak from experience here. Trust me, it’ll work.
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I found your blog on facebook!
You are soooo right! I do it every night!
Although my kids are all grown up now and sleeping in their own homes I remember doing this very thing just about every night. Actually Ferd and I would both go in their rooms and just look. Something about looking at your babies sleeping.
Now when my sweet grandson sleeps over on occasion we get to do it all over again. I wouldn't trade those moments for anything.
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