I'm not two. . .

When my two-year-old says, "I don' wan to," with a little pout and a stamp of the foot, it is an opportunity to mold her character and teach her about obedience. But, somehow, seeing her do those things, reminds me that I often do the same thing in my own heart. It is amazing how many fights I have with my husband over something that he kindly asks to do for me. Rather than accepting his kindness, I find myself saying, "I don' wan to," in my heart, if not with my mouth. Even worse, I find myself saying the same thing to God. Though I know that God's way is best and that He only sends blessings that are meant to make me stronger, I often don't want what He says is best. I think that I could choose better, and I catch myself stamping my foot and pouting that, "I don't want to," when He sends another challenge. I am the spoiled child refusing to accept the kind correction of the Father that loves me and knows better than I do. So, when I deal with my daughter's heart, may I always remember my own heart and lovingly correct her as my Father does me.