Today’s blog reflects a funny conversation between a Dad and his Son.
On our way home last night, my son told me that he knew what I would write about on my blog today. I wondered what was up, so I asked him, “What do you think I will write about?”
He let me know, “Have you not heard about my MAP test scores?”
I told him, “No. When did you get your scores?”
He let me know, “We received last year’s scores today.”
I asked him, “Why do you think I would write in the blog about your test scores?”
“Because you tell people good news.”
I laughed at my ten-year-old son who rejoiced in his scores and figured of course a proud dad would say something because he loves him and rejoices in him.
I Love His Assumptions
He assumes that his dad loves him and because he loves him, he would be proud of him for doing well.
Yes and yes.
Of course I love him – good assumption.
Of course I am happy that he tried to do well on his tests – good assumption.
I’m much more excited about the fact that we prayed for him to focus, do his best, and seek to honor God in his effort – which he did.
He does not realize it yet, but I am more excited about his effort and his excitement than the fact that he did well. Am I glad he did very well? Of course. But, him doing well is secondary at best. I’m much more excited about the intangibles that come from his character.
Our Father in Heaven
The entire conversation made me wonder how many times I remind myself of the similar assumptions related to my Father in heaven.
How often do I preach the Gospel to myself that says God loves me?
Do I believe that God is only satisfied with me when I have good outcomes or about my character and effort?
I wonder if when I am excited, do I expect God to be excited with me?
As I think of it, how often is part of my joy connected to the fact that I could honor my Father?
Just my thoughts on a Saturday morning early as I get my day started. Enjoy your day!
And, yes Korbin, it is in the blog.
Image Credit Kevin Carson
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