Almost every morning during my quiet time, I ask God for wisdom as I deal with the little ones that day. And I usually don't think much more about it.
Yes, there are "incidents" throughout the day that require me to stop again and ask for His wisdom on how to handle them but I guess it's not always forefront on my mind.
This morning, I prayed for wisdom as usual and then the day started.
Breakfast is cleaned up. Diapers are changed and the potty is visited. Boo-boos are kissed. Redirection given.one.hundred.times! Baby is fed.
And while this is going on, every toy within a certain toddler's reach is moving towards the floor. And the other toddler loves to do whatever the friend is doing....
Then it was time to clean up and we all know how popular clean-up time is! These little people who are so bright and can repeat everything they hear us say even from several rooms away suddenly have no idea what to do. If they hear me at all, I am given an absolute "deer in headlights" look. Otherwise, they carry on oblivious or one is clearing shelves as fast as we get anything put back on them.
Typical scene in Toddlerville, I know!
This morning, without even thinking about it, I began to sing a new "clean-up" song. It was, in fact, so new, that even I had never heard it!
I sang it about five times, while starting to pick up the toys, with minimal help. Suddenly, something clicked and I had two little people scurrying around picking up toys as fast as they could, smiling and laughing and clearly having a wonderful time.
We finished up and I ushered two happy little children to the kitchen table to play with playdough.
It was all so different than usual and suddenly I knew that that little song was one of God's answers to my prayer for wisdom that morning. Singing, even a silly little song about picking up toys, brightened and brought peace to the moment and set the tone for the remainder of the morning.
James 1:5 says "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God ,who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. "
Thank you, Lord!
This is just a small example of one way God answers prayer and gives wisdom for dealing with little daily things. He is a personal and practical God and He loves it when we come to Him with our needs!
Are you needing wisdom today? Ask Him!
Yes, there are "incidents" throughout the day that require me to stop again and ask for His wisdom on how to handle them but I guess it's not always forefront on my mind.
This morning, I prayed for wisdom as usual and then the day started.
Breakfast is cleaned up. Diapers are changed and the potty is visited. Boo-boos are kissed. Redirection given.one.hundred.times! Baby is fed.
And while this is going on, every toy within a certain toddler's reach is moving towards the floor. And the other toddler loves to do whatever the friend is doing....
Another morning--this photo even catches our little culprit in the act!
Then it was time to clean up and we all know how popular clean-up time is! These little people who are so bright and can repeat everything they hear us say even from several rooms away suddenly have no idea what to do. If they hear me at all, I am given an absolute "deer in headlights" look. Otherwise, they carry on oblivious or one is clearing shelves as fast as we get anything put back on them.
Typical scene in Toddlerville, I know!
This morning, without even thinking about it, I began to sing a new "clean-up" song. It was, in fact, so new, that even I had never heard it!
I sang it about five times, while starting to pick up the toys, with minimal help. Suddenly, something clicked and I had two little people scurrying around picking up toys as fast as they could, smiling and laughing and clearly having a wonderful time.
We finished up and I ushered two happy little children to the kitchen table to play with playdough.
It was all so different than usual and suddenly I knew that that little song was one of God's answers to my prayer for wisdom that morning. Singing, even a silly little song about picking up toys, brightened and brought peace to the moment and set the tone for the remainder of the morning.
James 1:5 says "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God ,who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. "
Thank you, Lord!
This is just a small example of one way God answers prayer and gives wisdom for dealing with little daily things. He is a personal and practical God and He loves it when we come to Him with our needs!
Are you needing wisdom today? Ask Him!
You had me smiling and nodding my head as I read this. I relate to this in so many ways! Great post and great reminder that He is there even in the smalled details of our lives!
ReplyDeleteOh, how I remember those days, Mary Ann! Yes, I have no problem believing your new little tune was heaven sent! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reminder today of asking God for the wisdom we need in our daily lives.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your week.