My children have been trying to ALWAYS remember to put others first and themselves last. This is relevant to making snacks, setting the table, sharing toys, have a tasty treat, walking through the door, ect. They even say "you first, me last" and giggle.
It really teaches the REASON behind sharing/caring in their little lives.
Tonight I am wondering if I am applying that same simple yet essential principle in my relationship with my Heavenly Father. Your will first Lord, my will last.....your will be done Lord. I am just a humble servant, struggling to make wise choices and raise my wee ones in the fear and admonition of You, Father.
I struggle with anger. I will get mad at the dumbest things....the sad thing is, I know anger is sin. My will (ignorance) is to be mad when my kids to wrong....when they are distracted, when my house is not clean, when I cant find a clean towel, or the kids are all sick, but HIS WILL is that I mirror HIS love to my family.
Jesus wants those sweet wee ones to feel HIS love and mercy and grace when they make mistakes. If I yell at them, aren't I robbing them of that? How does Jesus respond to me when I make a mess of things? He forgives me and usually helps me clean up my mess.
In that same way, I should extend love and mercy, and clean up their messes....all for God's glory.
