Last Sunday was Fathers Day and to my surprise my wife and my 3 year old daughter brought me breakfast in bed. As we ate, talked and laughed I suddenly got an overwhelming feeling of the rarity of the moment. You ever get that feeling where you just know a moment is rare and special? You see, right now I'm everything to my daughter; she trusts my words, laughs at my jokes, and wants to be just like me. But I know these days will be fading away soon, and before I even realize it she'll have many other things that will preoccupy her life (friends, school, boys, etc.) So realizing the urgency of this special moment, I took the opportunity to take her love and curiosity for butterflies and show her that when we ask Jesus into our life, it's like transforming from a caterpillar into a awe-inspiring butterfly (not an original thought, but what is?). I explained to her, in creative and flowing words, that when we trust Jesus, he gives us wings and enables us to live a life that we never dreamed was possible.
I could tell that my words were sinking in, she was truly moved by what I was saying, I was connecting with my daughter in a way that I never had before (I truly am an amazing dad. No wonder they made me breakfast in bed).
And looking up at me with her adorable brown eyes she says, "Daddy?"
"Yes, sweetie?" I answered.
"You have food stuck in your teeth."
So as I write this post, I'm wondering if the above statement about Jesus and his church truly resonates with anyone. Does anyone actually feel the same way? Am I on the right track? Or do I just have food stuck in my teeth?
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9 comments:
funny story about your daughter...my kid says those kind of things all the time.
As for your opening paragraph...I think you are onto something. I've always thought that church was more than a seat. I like the way you think.
the greenroom...you an actor?
I am looking forward to more! I miss your talent and am anxious to glean more from you, even if it's only in cyberworld! (By the way, I REALLY miss that daughter of yours!)
Hey Tonya,
Great to hear from you! Congrats on your second! Can't wait to see where God takes us.
i love listening to you and hearing what you have to say. it makes so much more sense than anything i've ever heard about god and jesus, i'll stay tuned in and look forward to seeing you on wednesday!
Great blog, Scott. I think you know I couldn't agree more, and this is the kind of thinking about religion that I find really stimulating. Jesus was SUCH a radical - that I can't believe he doesn't want us speaking up and out and making waves and making change. I can't wait to see what other posts you have in store.
You know last week while you were on stage I was thinking you had something in your teeth too. JK
Reading you stuff here is awesome, it seems the world has this perception of what God should be instead of the other way around. Who are we to determine how God should be. He gets the ultimate say.
Christy,
Thanks for being such an encouragement. It's become clear that God is not only working in your life (which has been amazing to watch) but he's using you to work in others as well. Your an awesome representative of His love.
Talk to you soon.
Carla!
I hope you comment often. I'd loved to be challenged and inspired by your thoughts and ideas.
What an amazing time for you!Denise and I coudn't be happier for you guys!
Geoff,
You've got to be one of the funniest men alive. (Thanks for the hilarious comments on our pics)
Your right about our perception of God. I think it's time we took Him out of the religious box we've kept Him in for so long.
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