dailydatewithgod

I read one of the funniest blog’s yesterday that had a list of reasons that a three-year old might be throwing a temper tantrum.  It made me laugh out loud, not only because I am familiar with three-year olds but because I saw some similarities in my own thinking.  Isn’t it funny that when we are kids all we want is to grow up and be independent and not have people tell us what to do or how to be, but then when we get there we don’t want to take responsibility for our thinking and our behavior?  I think we mask it a lot of the time.  We put up a good face of responsibility and accountability all the while inside we are still that three-year old child who really wants to throw a fit because something is not working or so and so cut us off in traffic or we didn’t get what we wanted.  I think three-year olds are brilliant because they at least let it out.  As a adults we often push it down and then use something to cover it up or we let it fester and then one more thing happens and we blow up.  No wonder people shutter when they see a kid throwing a fit in public–it probably reminds us of ourselves.  I sometimes just want to walk up to the kid and say, “hey, I get you, it sucks and I would like to tell you it gets better, but your way or the highway probably won’t last long.”  Of course a three-year old would not understand that nor would they stop long enough to listen.  But today I woke up and I am a thirty-something woman in a grown up body who is not dependent upon anyone for my survival or well-being.  No one makes me do or feel anything, I have the choice.  Yes, stuff happens and I don’t get my way all the time and I am disappointed–this is life.  The beauty of the life that I am privileged to live today is that I am connected to God.  I am trusting that there is a greater plan involved.  Unlike the three-year old inside of me who wants to throw a temper tantrum, I can be consoled by the fact that maybe just maybe there is something greater at work.  I can handle the delayed gratification.  I can take responsibility for my thinking and actions and ask God to remove those elements that stand in the way of me being effective, useful, and loving in my life.  Sometimes, I have to console that little kid–hold her in my arms and say, “Darlin, I get it, but you need not worry, I got you and God’s got you.”  Then I breathe and ask for the courage to face the day as a responsible adult with hope.  My prayer for you today is that you recognize where your three-year old is showing up and introduce him or her to God.  I have a feeling she or he has been dying to meet the Creator (besides she/he wants to know who is in charge cuz she/he has got some questions).  Make it a great one!  Peace~Colleen

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