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Each of our children have daily responsibilities. We refer to them as
their "things".
Morning dialogue may sound like "Don't forget to do your things" or "Are your
things done yet?" It includes stuff like making the bed, personal laundry, sweeping
the floor, unloading and loading the dishwasher, cleaning the table after a meal, etc.
In the concept of Taste Worship, we talk about the flavor of worship called
Service. It is not just service to other countries, cities or regions, but service to
your own family in your home. So, one morning I told my son Ethan that I would
love to do his "things" for him. I wanted to serve him where he would feel it
the most. He looked at me with wide eyes and said "Really?" I told him that I had
it covered so he could get right on to school and playtime. He didn't believe
me at first, but I assured him it was all good.
He first runs to his brother and sisters and tells them with a new enthusiasm
that dad was going to do his "things" for him. They of course responded with
the phrases of "You lucky duck", "Will he do mine too?" and so on. But it was
just Ethan this time. I finished the things and the day continued on as usual.
It was in the afternoon when Ethan came into my office and asked if he could
talk to me. "Absolutely!" I said, as Ethan walked closer. "Dad, I just wanted to say
thanks for doing my things. That was really cool." "You're welcome Ethan. It was
my pleasure" I assured him. Now of course I was skeptical and thought
that he had been given some prompting to show his gratitude.
I walked to the kitchen and asked Sherri if she encouraged Ethan to say thank
you to me. My wife looked at me with a little confusion. He had come to me all
with his own heart on his own accord. I was so blessed. His thank you spoke
volumes. To hear those words from my own child with such a genuine
heart...there is nothing like it.
As much as we ask God for so many things, the Psalms are loaded with the
words "Give thanks to the Lord our God." I believe our Abba Father God loves
to hear our words of thanks for the things He gives us, does for us and because
of who He is. It's amazing how when we offer our thanks to Jesus it even
blesses our own hearts.
Make a list with your family of all the things you are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Then, as a family, thank God for each item. It blesses the Name of the Lord and
you will see how much you really do have. Your Abba Father loves to hear it. I know I do.
Happy Thanksgiving my friends!
Morning dialogue may sound like "Don't forget to do your things" or "Are your
things done yet?" It includes stuff like making the bed, personal laundry, sweeping
the floor, unloading and loading the dishwasher, cleaning the table after a meal, etc.
In the concept of Taste Worship, we talk about the flavor of worship called
Service. It is not just service to other countries, cities or regions, but service to
your own family in your home. So, one morning I told my son Ethan that I would
love to do his "things" for him. I wanted to serve him where he would feel it
the most. He looked at me with wide eyes and said "Really?" I told him that I had
it covered so he could get right on to school and playtime. He didn't believe
me at first, but I assured him it was all good.
He first runs to his brother and sisters and tells them with a new enthusiasm
that dad was going to do his "things" for him. They of course responded with
the phrases of "You lucky duck", "Will he do mine too?" and so on. But it was
just Ethan this time. I finished the things and the day continued on as usual.
It was in the afternoon when Ethan came into my office and asked if he could
talk to me. "Absolutely!" I said, as Ethan walked closer. "Dad, I just wanted to say
thanks for doing my things. That was really cool." "You're welcome Ethan. It was
my pleasure" I assured him. Now of course I was skeptical and thought
that he had been given some prompting to show his gratitude.
I walked to the kitchen and asked Sherri if she encouraged Ethan to say thank
you to me. My wife looked at me with a little confusion. He had come to me all
with his own heart on his own accord. I was so blessed. His thank you spoke
volumes. To hear those words from my own child with such a genuine
heart...there is nothing like it.
As much as we ask God for so many things, the Psalms are loaded with the
words "Give thanks to the Lord our God." I believe our Abba Father God loves
to hear our words of thanks for the things He gives us, does for us and because
of who He is. It's amazing how when we offer our thanks to Jesus it even
blesses our own hearts.
Make a list with your family of all the things you are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Then, as a family, thank God for each item. It blesses the Name of the Lord and
you will see how much you really do have. Your Abba Father loves to hear it. I know I do.
Happy Thanksgiving my friends!
Peder Eide
Midi: Give Thanks
