Say My Name

“He who answers before listening – that is his folly and his shame” Proverbs 18:13(NIV)

As single parents we often become overwhelmed with being the only go to person in the house (at least I do). For the last two days I have been home with my daughter because both my main sitter and the back up sitter took off the same week (how did I let that happen LOL!). I think she called my name 1 million times per day. I was getting so annoyed. At one point I even responded don’t call my name again! Before I even listened to what she wanted. I felt soooo convicted afterward. As I watched her facial expressions change, and her eyes fill-up I wished so badly that I could take that moment back.

I prayed and asked God for the patience to deal with my own daughter. I seem to be able to tolerate the clients, my supervisors, friends, and even strangers but when it comes to the only person that truly matters most I had no tolerance left. God pointed out in away that only He can that He is a single parent too… There is only ONE True & Living God who is the father of us all. Which makes him the Ultimate Single Parent! As his children we call his name all day every day for big things and small, in good times and in bad. What if He told us Don’t Call Me Anymore! Where would that leave us? I am guessing we would be very lost, and misguided.

My goal is not to be annoyed by the million times my daughter calls my name but to embrace it. To look at it as a blessing I am doing my job so well in her sight that she comes to me for all her needs.

Points To Ponder

Are you slowly creating an environment within your home where your children can’t say your name?

Ask God to help you become more patient when it comes to addressing the ongoing needs of your children. No matter how big or small they might be. Seek his hand in helping you create an inviting environment no matter what age your children are.

Acts 4:12(NIV)
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

God Bless,

Spirited Parents