This past week, Jocelyn has exhibited a desire to be more than herself.
A video sent to me one night, shows Jocelyn doing some form of exercise and showing off her muscles. When asked what she is doing, she replies …”I am exercising. I want to be a grown up super hero or a banana.”
Don’t ask as who can know the mind of a three year old?
But here’s the thing … she has continued to do the same exercises, huffing and puffing as she exclaims, “It is hard work becoming a super hero!”
I have watched the two videos for days on my phone as they make me laugh every single time.
And here’s what hit me …
Becoming more than we are WILL demand hard work of each of us.
To grow, and allow God to change us, will require letting God discipline and prune us. We will need to be teachable, pliable, obedient, compliant, and listening to His every word spoken to us.
I have marveled at Jocelyn’s desire to be a grown up superhero. Somewhere in all of us, lies this innate desire to be more than average. A superhero – one who exhibits courage and character under duress. They possess extraordinary abilities of insight and strength, helping those around them through sticky situations.
I cannot help but wonder if God has not wired us all with this desire and so today I pray …
Dear Lord, You are the One who builds character and fills us with a courage beyond ourselves. Help my grandchildren to understand that their strength, their “superhero” abilities come from You, the God who is mighty and powerful. May they always come to you, recognizing that you are their source of stability, security, and hope. Fill them with a courage to stand for what is right, helping the helpless, and boldly standing for Your truth. In Your Name I pray, Amen.
Today I am joining … #SmallWonder and Sharing His Beauty and Inspire Me Monday .
She sounds so much like my granddaughter!
So sweet! Yes, who can know the mind of a 3 year old, but it’s certainly fun to try. The verse you used is one of my favorites. I once saw it carved in an oak fireplace mantel and have loved it ever since. Blessings to you and yours! Marie
It had to beautiful to see this engraving! Grateful for your visit!
Joanne, hi! visiting from the #SmallWonder link up (we’re ‘neighbors’). I think you’re right–God has set eternity in our hearts–our spirits know we are His and that He wants to fashion us into the likeness of Jesus.
Sometimes we’re just more stubborn than we should be….but praise God for His patience! (not that I’d know anything about the stubborn part).
Jody, your comment so made me smile. I wish I could say that I don’t know anything about the stubborn part but …. I have family who are more than willing to remind me 🙂 Enough said! Grateful for your visit!
I have to say, Joanna, seeing you write about and interact with your grandchildren with such love and interest every week does my heart good. Thanks for sharing your love with her and with us.
Thank you so much, Kelly. I think I will miss all the daily interaction when both are in school full time. These days have been so precious to me. It is such a blessing to me to join you each week!
I can’t wait until my grandchild starts talking…just five 1/2 months until I get to meet him or her :). Little ones have so much wisdom.
Anita, I didn’t realize you would soon be welcoming a grandchild. How exciting! They truly are so fun to engage in conversation. Blessings on you all!