~ Just a Little Grace ~
I learned a little more about grace on my son's birthday - but this time, it was as much about giving as it was receiving......
Last week on my son's 10th birthday I thought that even though it was his birthday, he should still do at least some math review - I think he had others thoughts :) And, so, the battle began over long division.
To make a few hours short, I will tell you that we learned less in those hours than we usually learn in minutes. I truly think that the part of his brain that does math computations did take the day off, leaving my child with a look of complete 'duh' that was only getting worse with every minute and story-problem. By the end of the time, I was frustrated, my boys were completely confused, and, we were all close to tears.
I remember looking at him thinking, "what in the world is wrong with you", "you know this stuff", and "how can you continue to do this wrong when you know better". Then, the Lord tapped on my shoulder causing me to see my 2 precious 10 years olds in a different way.....not as ones who needed to do 'get it right', but as ones that needed a little grace and understanding ~ the way I know He sees me every single day.
And, so, we started the day over - literally.....
I sent them back upstairs, grabbed another birthday doughnut, and quickly made myself a cup of relaxing chai tea :) Then, up the stairs my son, my daughter, and I went, doughnut in hand, singing Happy Birthday. As we rounded the corner and I yelled 'Good Morning, how did you sleep - can you believe today is your birthday!!" I saw the look on his face I know my Heavenly Father has seen on mine - the look of grace received, not deserved, yet, so appreciated and loved.
That night, as we laughed about the happenings - I found myself thanking God for His truly amazing grace and, for the opportunities He gives us to give as well as receive. Had He not opened my eyes and removed some of my stubborn streak that day, January 26th, 2006 would not be remembered in such a precious way.
Is there someone who needs a little grace received from you? I know we receive it daily in such abundant portions ~ giving it is the very least we can do!
Last week on my son's 10th birthday I thought that even though it was his birthday, he should still do at least some math review - I think he had others thoughts :) And, so, the battle began over long division.
To make a few hours short, I will tell you that we learned less in those hours than we usually learn in minutes. I truly think that the part of his brain that does math computations did take the day off, leaving my child with a look of complete 'duh' that was only getting worse with every minute and story-problem. By the end of the time, I was frustrated, my boys were completely confused, and, we were all close to tears.
I remember looking at him thinking, "what in the world is wrong with you", "you know this stuff", and "how can you continue to do this wrong when you know better". Then, the Lord tapped on my shoulder causing me to see my 2 precious 10 years olds in a different way.....not as ones who needed to do 'get it right', but as ones that needed a little grace and understanding ~ the way I know He sees me every single day.
And, so, we started the day over - literally.....
I sent them back upstairs, grabbed another birthday doughnut, and quickly made myself a cup of relaxing chai tea :) Then, up the stairs my son, my daughter, and I went, doughnut in hand, singing Happy Birthday. As we rounded the corner and I yelled 'Good Morning, how did you sleep - can you believe today is your birthday!!" I saw the look on his face I know my Heavenly Father has seen on mine - the look of grace received, not deserved, yet, so appreciated and loved.
That night, as we laughed about the happenings - I found myself thanking God for His truly amazing grace and, for the opportunities He gives us to give as well as receive. Had He not opened my eyes and removed some of my stubborn streak that day, January 26th, 2006 would not be remembered in such a precious way.
Is there someone who needs a little grace received from you? I know we receive it daily in such abundant portions ~ giving it is the very least we can do!
posted by Tina at 4:52 AM
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