Aidan is getting to that age where he is not really content to be still. Moving. Crawling. Always chewing on something because he is teething. I get frustrated with him only because he is frustrated. Often, I just have to take a moment to relax and get a grip on how much I love him.
We took my parents out to eat for my dad’s birthday on Monday. We went to Japanese Steakhouse where they prepare the food in front of you. It tends to be a little show while you eat. It’s really good. But Aidan was sleepy. His mouth hurt because of his teeth coming in and there really wasn’t much we could do. We gave him medicine and tried to help him calm down. Nothing worked. He wasn’t really loud, but it made me uncomfortable knowing that he was uncomfortable.
Then there are those other moments. Those times where he is happy and feeling great. First thing in the morning when he wakes up. He is wanting to cuddle and be held and play.
I don’t like when my child is uncomfortable, but sometimes it’s still the best thing for him.
I wonder if God feels that way about us too?
Maybe God is saying something like this:
“I know you are hurting. I know you are frustrated. Your tears, well.. I’m crying too. It makes me sad to see you this way, but I love you. I know you don’t understand the fullness of my love right now, but it would be enough if only you knew. Be still and know I am God.”
