Just the other day I posted on Facebook how good it feels for someone to "like" what we write about or "like" the pictures we share. It gives us a sense of purpose, a way to belong and have our voice be heard.
Think back to when you were a child. We would tug on our parent's sleeve, pulling at them to come see what we drew, or what creation we were up to. We would practically hug ourselves with delight when our beloved Mom, Dad, aunt, uncle or grandparent would acknowledge what we showed them. Their words of encouragement such as "That's the best picture you've ever drawn" or "Wow, you really did a great job!" really ring in our ears as some of the best things we ever heard.
Or how about the look on your own precious child's face? Okay, they might have slopped finger paints all over your kitchen table, but when they feel they've done something good, something worthy of your praise, how can we fail them by not giving our undivided attention to them?
It's a different world we live in full of electronic devices which can suck the very life from us. I'm using one of those even now as I write this. But let's take a step back from the cell phones, i-pads, touch screens, laptops just for a few moments a day and truly reconnect with our children and loved ones. Let us be the encouragement they seek, the kind word, the approving look, the "atta boy" which is so necessary in today's society.
While growing up, my son loved being filmed. He would chant over and over, "Dad, tape me, tape me!" Then when we'd watch the video later, he would point at the television screen proudly declaring, "That's me!" The precious moments captured on film will live on forever. The time it took to create these memories is priceless.
God is waiting for us with His own encouraging words. "Do not fear for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." He's just waiting for you to talk with Him. Not with flowery words, but with gritty, from-the-heart words which pour out from your very soul. He will acknowledge you. He will make you feel you are special, you are loved, you are approved.
Let's all get back to basics and be like the little child we once were, waiting for approval from our beloved Daddy. Let's do it in the quiet and stillness of our hearts.
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