My house is usually filled with quite a bit
of energy. Kids can be found singing,
dancing, and jumping off of every piece of furniture possible. (I suppose the adults
are often involved in these activities too! J)
However, there are moments when my wife and I look at each other and realize
things have gotten too quiet… Kira typically senses this before I do, and earlier
this morning she felt like she had to check on everything. She found our 11 month old struggling to get
into a cupboard we had left open. When
he saw her, he gave her a come and catch
me grin, then he snorted and tried to waddle away from her while laughing
his little laugh. This is a kid who can’t
talk, but he already loves searching for trouble! He even loves the thrill of
the chase! J
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| He looks so innocent doesn't he? |
I think all human beings are searching for
something. We are seekers. Sometimes our search can be pretty innocent,
and if we find ourselves on the wrong path, other people will be there to pick
us up. Other times our search can lead
to all sorts of unhealthy behaviors. We
can find ourselves chasing after anything to fill some void that is within us. Personally, I don’t believe there is anything
in this world that will fill that hole except the love and grace of God.
When our 11 month old tries to waddle away
from us, it doesn’t take long for him to bump into a wall, fall into a laundry
basket, or just get himself stuck somewhere.
Then we pick him up, hug him, and we laugh with him. As much as he wants to get inside all the
cupboards, there is nothing good for him in there. He really just needs love! I think adults need this reminder too. In our scripture text this week, Jesus tells
us to seek out love. Christ has already brought
grace to the world. We just have to open
our hearts and embrace it!
Blessings!
PB
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