After accidentally knocking the paper guard off our printer, my daughter asked me to fix it. When it did not immediately slide into place, Pumpkin suggested, "Let's get Daddy to do it."
Since Daddy was busy, I thought I could do it faster.
As I struggled with the tray, she exclaimed, "Just let Daddy do it!"
Me, "Why do you think Daddy can do it and Mommy can't?"
Pumpkin, "Daddy is better at fixing things."
Oh did those words spur my determination.
After several more attempts, I shoved it in, scraping my finger.
Did I persevere over difficulty, or did I stubbornly adhere to my opinion, I can fix things just as well as Daddy?
Am I this hard-headed with God?
How often do I insist on "fixing" things better left to Him because I think I can do it faster? Probably, more often than I'd like to admit.
How many times could I have been spared a little pain if only I waited for God to work in His time?
As I give up my need to control, I must fix my eyes on God. I apply persistent patience and trust in God's perfect timing.
How about you? Instead of waiting, are you tempted to try to do it yourself? How do you fix your eyes on God?
3 comments:
great reminder...
and it's always cute to hear what our little ones say...so adorable.
Awesome reminder thanks!
I'm a fix-it kind of person so I struggle with this too. It's called obedience! I am praying for you and your job situation. It is scarey. My husband may be losing his job so we know your concern.
In His Graces~Pamela
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