WHAT A GREAT KID!

Tim had gone to sleep at his regular time last night.  He had made sure that all the activities of the day had been put away, his room was clean and all was in its proper place so that when he got up in the morning he would be ready to start a new day. 

He had slept well and as he awoke he lay still for just a moment or two.  His eyes moved but his body reminded in the “I’m still asleep” position.  He took in the pale light shining through his window.  He loved that his window faced the East and as the son peaked its flaming head above the horizon it brought light into his room. 

He stepped out of bed and went about the process of getting ready to go downstairs.  With his cloths on and his face washed and his teeth brushed and his bed made, he proceeded down the stairs.  He was sure that in the kitchen he would see his mom, busily making breakfast for him and his dad.  He could smell the breakfast aromas drifting down the hallway.  Most likely, his dad would be sitting at the table drinking his coffee and thumbing through the morning paper.  They would greet him with a smile and a big hug.  They would make him feel loved, and welcome to be there with them.

Tim rounded the corner and sure enough all was as he had expected.  He responded to their greetings, gave a big hug in return and sat down beside his father at the table.

They shared their morning meal and their morning plans.  They listened as each one told of their hopes, plans and work that was to be done today.  There was no radio, TV or computer to jockey for their attention.  All interruptions were removed.   

The conversation quieted and Tim got in a meditative mood for a moment. 

“Dad?”

“Yes son, what is it”?

“Dad, I just wanted you to know how much I love you”. Tim’s words were honest and straight-forward. 

“Oh, Tim, I love you too”.  His dad said.

“And Dad, I just want to do the things that you want me to do today.  Because I want you to be proud of me and I want to be just like you.”

Dad’s heart just leaped within his chest.  His son had ways of making him so very happy. What more could he want than a child who loved him, wanted to please him and wanted to be like him?  He moved from his chair and held Tim in his arms and hugged him tightly. He realized at that moment that he would do anything for his child.

Wouldn’t you like to have a child like that?

 

 

 

So would God.