I've been listening to K-Love a lot lately, and I was especially interested in their "uncommon heroes" contest. I began thinking of who my hero is, and I couldn't think of anything offhand, but then I pictured my son. I am 22 and my son is 13 months. My husband recently lost his job and we have been struggling. My son is my motivation and my life. I can come home at night, and all he wants to do is cuddle or throw his ball. It never crosses his mind that he hasn't received a new toy in weeks, or that we buy the cheaper brands of diapers. He is content. Happy.
He has shown me a new way to live. Philippians 4:11 says, "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." My son is a living example of God's grace and mercy to us. He teaches us from the beginning to be content, and it is only our own self-seeking weakness that leads us away from that.
God bless a child who can teach its teacher. God I pray for love and contentment for all who read this and those who need it most. Thank you, Father for you provisions, even those we take for granted. Your gifts we do not deserve, but let us be grateful for them always. Amen.
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