“See, Mommy. I’m Taking Care of You…”

I had a long difficult and busy day. My three year old Little Blessing looks at me. For about the third time that evening, I’m asked, “Mom, are you ok?” The question was asked really very seriously and with genuine concern. I was touched and smiled as I said, “Yes. I’m just tired, Sweety.”

I kneeled down to be at the same eye level as my Little Blessing came over. This precious little person looked into my eyes and cupped the side of my face in a little hand. I was then given a BIG hug.

More Expressions of Love…

A few minutes later, I was finally sitting down on the couch. My Little Blessing comes over with a scarf received as a gift on CHRISTmas. Believing me to be cold, she very much wants to share it with me. I thank my thoughtful aide and put it on.

Moments passed and my Little Blessing gives me the matching gloves to put on. She caringly says, “I’m taking care of you.”

Immediately following came one baby blanket after another and another until one is placed over each and every part of my body…each arm, torso, legs. I now have at least six blankets on me. Repeatedly I hear my Little Blessing proudly and lovingly declare, “See? I’m taking care of you,” then asks for affirmation that a good job is being done. Of course I say, “Yes!”

Then my Little Blessing serves pretend tea to me.

Suddenly she goes into the kitchen. I hear some noise and my Little Blessing proudly returns with a banana and says, “Here, Mom, this is for you.” When I say thank you and ask if we can share it, I am told, “No. It’s for you. I’m taking care of you. Am I doing a good job?” Again I say “an awesome job!” and am feeling so touched inside.

I am brought yet another kind of pretend tea so I can take turns drinking both of them.

Finally, my Little Blessing settles down next to me for just a minute before I have to start getting things ready for bed. Again I am told, “I’m taking care of you”.

In my mind I can see this little three year old’s tiny heart, so big with love for me in this outpouring of concern for my care. I’m nearly speechless as I try to absorb the beautiful abundance of affection and care that just was given to me from my Little Blessing…the same one whom I had to repeatedly correct earlier throughout this particular day.

Love On…

As I woke today still thinking about it, I wondered how many of us love on God like that?

When was the last time I just poured out love and appreciation and, yes, even compassion and empathy, on God Himself? (Even if He doesn’t NEED it, would it not still make His day?)

Never Underestimate a Little One…

People say such young ones are not matured and developed enough to be capable of such empathy and compassion for someone. “They” say they are still egocentric at this point in their development. To that, in the wake of the events of last night, I say “Poppycock!” (That’s a wholesome word, isn’t it?)

Of course, it’s important to never expect what is TRULY beyond what such little ones are capable of. Yet it’s also important to remember to NEVER underestimate the awesomeness of God’s creation, even when so young.

Gracious Yet Encouraging…

I realize this also applies to those young in Christ. It’s important to remember not to handicap them by assuming they’re not capable of great feats for Christ just because they’re “young in Christ” When I use that phrase, I am referring to someone who has just recently chosen to accept Christ as their Saviour and appoint Him as Lord of their life. They’re still learning.

We Can Do It!

We are ALL capable of doing an AWESOME job for God, regardless of age or expectation or assumptions that may or may not be true. It’s all just a matter of choice. A reliance on God for the strength to do it even when our own strength may otherwise fail. Why? Because with God, ALL (righteous) things are possible.

Let’s strive today to love on God and have our choices be those acts of love and appreciation He so greatly deserves.

And then let’s spread it around to all those whose paths cross ours, especially those within our own sphere of influence.

Blessings.