When I grow up- I wanna be like my kid.
The debate around the dinner table was so “heated” we could have had fondue without a flame.
The topic was political and passionately felt. Opinions were flying around the table like paper airplanes during detention hall. Our voices rose and fell with our arguments. Mostly, they rose. Our table was surrounded with the regular cast of characters- two opinionated teenagers, a hormonal woman with opinions to spare(that would be me), a wise man with opinions of his own…(the Dad) and a five year old watching it all. The family table had become a family debate.
Ocassionally- I glanced at the youngest, his head swung back and forth like a judge at a tennis match. His gaze was intent, listening to every word..albeit a bit confused. He was looking for something, I now know, it was the truth.
His little head suddenly bowed and he folded his hands in prayer. (Not really sure where he got the whole prayer stance from.. but it was entirely sweet)
“Dear God, Is this twue?” (Noah speak for true) He asked in prayer. Then, he sat and listened… not to us and our arguing, but to God, for an answer.
The table grew silent. My heart swelled with a mixture of conviction and joy. As we debated points and perspectives, my little guy turned to God for the answer. We were stunned. And thrilled. And convicted.
I can’t begin to tell you how many times this scene has played out inside my own head…. not always with the same ending. I have questions or concerns about something, so, I search out answers. I research. I gather facts and opinions. I compare and analyze them. I argue points with myself. I try to convince myself of one answer or another…
But- how often do I just stop, fold my hands and bow my head and ask the one who has all the answers? Truth be told- not as often as I wish…or should.
Today- is there something on your heart? Something you are passionate about, but are being challenged in? Or, is there a question you need and answer for? Have you wracked your brain trying to figure it out… and asked everyone one you know for their opinion? Is the din of argument drowing out the answer of prayer? Then, I encourage you to take a minute with me, bow your head and ask, The one who knows.
I can promise this… when we pray He hears.
Matthew 7:7-12(NIV)
Ask, Seek, Knock
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
“Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
Dear Jesus- there are so many questions we have… so many concerns. I pray that you’d pour out wisdom and show us what is “twue” I love you Lord- and thank you that we can ask you all the questions we have! Give us ears to listen, Lord! amen
Oh my, may we have a Noah heart today Lord. (and every day)
Oh Tracey,
Your posts always are delightful and filled with real living for Christ. Little Noah, what a rich blessing indeed.
Love you my friend. Fantastic post. Well Done.
Tracey – You have no clue how much I needed this devotion today. Thank you for writing this! Thank you to my Heavenly Father for directing my footsteps here today as well.
What a precious post, thanks so much for sharing sweet one.
If I may echo Kat ~ If you only knew how much I needed this post today … 🙂
I’m a good one for studying and researching everywhere before asking God. You’d think I’d have learned by now to just go to the Master first.
Blessings!
Thanks for this post, I also need the heart to ask the Lord only…
I also am good at gathering all the research and opinions of others when I should first turn to God. Thanks for the post.
you are a wonderful writer! love that first line:)
I’ve just finally gotten up the courage to start looking to God- really looking to Him- for answers. I think it was always a fear that He wouldn’t answer that kept me from asking Him those kinds of questions. But I’m learning that it is indeed twue; if you seek, you will find. Praise the Lord.
Amen Tracey! Excellent post…I need to remember to go to God first with my questions, confusion, emotions…everything…
What a precious post and great reminder to turn to God first!
Thanks for sharing!
I just wanted you to know that this blessed me today. Thank you.
Sometimes we can just sit and stare at our kiddos, because they seem to have a little more wisdom than we do.
Thank you so much for sharing your discussion at the dinner table — your little one is just precious 🙂