Yesterday I snuck away from work for a few minutes and surprised Caleb at his swimming lesson. As soon as he saw me he began to run-walk (no running on deck!!) and gave me a big hug. Occasionally as he swam he'd look over to smile and wave. Now, I'd expect that much excitement from a kid whose parents aren't at lots of functions, but as a homeschool kid who is with me pretty much all day, every day?
I thought more about this as I watched the snow fall outside the natatorium (yes, it has been snowing nearly 3 days now-on Spring Break). The joy I felt at seeing that little beaming face must be the joy that God feels when we look at Him. I hope that I am in as constant communion with God as Caleb is with David and me. Even more so, I hope I remember to look up and see God in every moment of my life.
I challenge us today to look up and see God smiling back at us. Bask in knowing that He is always with us and finds great joy in our relationship. He is the loving Father who is at every practice, every game, every moment of our life if only we remember to look for Him.
This moment of realization was a great corollary to our Sunday School lesson last week in which Billy talked about how kids always looked for their parents as they went on the field during a game-those with good relationships could look up and know and then concentrate on the game versus those without just kept searching for affirmation from other sources. As we seek affirmation from God, we rely less on the affirmation of culture and are able to confidently share God's love with those we meet.
