Thoughts for the morning

• So I was thinking and this is what God dropped into my thoughts-

Many times we see God as a prism- minus the light. We see Him (God) in only one way: i.e. - all holiness- we then create all these rules and regulations-and live according to that one view of God- a clear crystal- a one-sided God
But God is not a clear crystal nor one-sided and as we get to know Him we see how He truly is: a beautiful, multi-colored God, not a clear, plain one!

• Parenthood is teaching me a lot about my relationship with God- This morning Jeremiah wanted a banana, so I got one out and started to put it in the snack section of his bouncy seat. Then I noticed how dirty the snack holders were, so I carried the banana back to the kitchen so I could get a wet paper towel. Well, when Jeremiah saw me leaving with the banana, he went nuts! He screamed and screamed all while I was wetting the paper towel. I tried to tell him I'd be back, butI have to admit after a short while, I no longer felt like giving him the banana- after all, I was only trying to make the eating experience better by cleaning up the mess and germs. But he would not stop screaming until I came back with the banana- then he was fine. Hmm?? Makes me think. Does God many times want to give us something good, but first He has to clean some other things up so we will enjoy our blessing(s) better? How do we react? Do we scream and yell probably causing Him to rethink the blessing, or do we wait patiently and trust Him. Something to chew on, hmm?

• School is getting closer and closer. If you haven't figured out by now, I love (phileo, not agape mind you) school. I love to learn new things! I love school supplies! Went to Office Max to get some binders, paper... and I felt giddy as soon as I walked in the door. THe smells, the textures, the colors- ahhh, my senses went wild! Textbooks came last week, and I admit, I have been pouring over them (yes, I was the child who loved to get her books on the first day of school so she could look at all the stuff she was going to learn that year) and I am learning a lot already. Can't wait to meet all my classmates and professors!

• Hannah is finally potty trained- yeah! yesterday, however, she had an accident in the living room. I looked at her and I sighed. Before I could say anything else, Hannah said, "It was an accident Mommy." She said it with such authority- but not disrespectful- that I had to smile. So, we sprinkled baking soda, washed legs, and went back to life. Hmm? What would happen if we gave that kind of grace to others.

Okay, have to go. COming next blog, the biased media.

Until the next blog,

-S