Sit , lie ,stand , heel

Sit , lie , stand , heel is a command that my 12 year old gives to our little dachshund- Coffee in one breath . Also the tone and commanding demeanour is never to be missed . Though i think that it is a far fetched imagination that  Coffee can heed to all these commands in a go in her lifetime. But our son finds immense pride and happiness if she listens to even just one of the commands.

I think as individuals we all have that instinct in us . We always want to be controlling and demanding .

I had a very difficult pre and post pregnancy I  kind of slipped into a mini postpartum too. Since I had gone through quite a bit my expectations out of our son was very high.I was under the misconception that he needs to follow every word that I say to the T.

Until God so made it evident through His word and wisdom that we are parents who have been blessed by God to be caretakers and custodians of children that He has entrusted us with .Kids or people are not puppets that we expect them to move and act as per our whims and fancies . It came so loud and clear to me that if I had to exercise authority over our son then imagine the magnitude in which God has the right to exercise His authority over our lives ? After all He is the potter[our creator] and we are the clay[His handiwork]! 

As custodians of children that God has entrusted us with , we need to seek wisdom every single day in bringing up our children in the ways of the Lord . Also allowing them their space , respecting their individuality, their likes and dislikes . Though also disciplining and correcting them as situations demand . 

Controls, remote controls , authority are quite unnecessary and detrimental when we try to exercise it on others or in any relationship . 

“Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” John 12:24 

Just like the seed that falls to the ground and dies to produce may fruits , our selfless attitude, our sacrifices for the family and our children and for others will be very rewarding and fruitful . No greater joy can parents have to see their children blossom, grow ,prosper and lead happy lives . 

My mom has and always been an example of being selfless. She always looks out for each one of us and her grandchildren even at an old age. She has never controlled us in anyway but always gave each of her children -space, unconditional love and support . 

To all the wonderful parents and people out there a big thank you for the great example you are to others ! 

For certain people who are learning their way ( did I say it was me ? ) all the very best to be great and selfless individuals. 

Live your life to the fullest every moment and let that be our desire for every other person ! 

God bless each one of you .