Thursday Thoughts 6-4-09

My daughter has really been doing well with her walking lately. When she first started walking, she insisted that me or my wife hold one or both of her hands. Now that she's a walking pro (in her mind), she won't hear of us holding her hand at all.

I've noticed lately that she's learning to express an attitude when things don't go just her way. Don't get me wrong - she's just as sweet and good-natured as can be....but she's still fallen. I've wondered if her burgeoning pride and rebellion has anything to do with her newfound independence (i.e. walking skills).

Inevitably, I thought of how there are times I think I am more independent from God than I really am. And there are times I'm acutely aware of my utter dependence on Him, and need for Him, no matter if I seem to be walking fine on my own.

I think I would spend less time being rebellious and prideful, if I was more aware of my complete need for my Father more of the time. I find it funny/ironic that we are to model our parenthood after our heavenly Father - but our goal ONE of our goals in responsibly raising a child is to ultimately make them independent of us for their needs... but for us to grow independent from God is our doom.

I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby,

Temptations lose their power, when Thou art nigh.

I need Thee, O I need Thee,

Every hour I need Thee.

O bless me now my Savior, I come to Thee.