“This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD our God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NLT)
Traveling With a Whiny Child
child: It must be time! Are we almost there?
Father: No, we’ve a bit further to go.
child: I’m hungry!
Father: I’ll feed you.
child: I’m thirsty!
Father: I’ll give you my water.
child: Where are we going, anyway?
Father: Don’t worry; I’ve got it all under control and know where we’re headed.
child: But, what if I don’t like it when we get there?
Father: I’m taking you to the best place for you.
child: This road is scary! It’s narrow, bumpy and I don’t like the curves! Isn’t there a short cut?
Father: This road is definitely the only Way to get where we’re going. You’ll see.
child: Well, we might get there faster if I was in the driver’s seat!
Father: I think you know what would happen if you try to steer.
child: I’m tired! This trip is too much for me. Maybe you could take my sister or brother?
Father: Sit back and rest. This is your journey. I promise, with Me you will make it.
child: Father, are we there yet? It’s taking much longer than I wanted it to.
Father: My child, we’re right on time.
“Jesus replied, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’ ” John 6:35 (NLT)
“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLT)
“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide fo the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 (NLT)
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 (NLT)
“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (NLT)
“But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years like a day.” 2 Peter 3:8 (NLT)
Today’s post was written to the prompt “Time” as part of Five Minute Friday. You can read the work of others on the same topic at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com You’ll be glad you spent the “time”, I promise! Thank you for taking time from your schedule to stop in here. It means so much to me! Happy New Year and God bless!
Cindy, Children provide so much “mirroring” for our relationship to God. This is perfect!
Thank you Stephanie! I’ve always said I learned more from my students than I ever taught them. The same is true with my own children and now my grandsons! There is great truths to be learned from little people! Thank you taking the time to comment. It means a lot to me!
Ah, Cindy. These might be my own exact words, wondering why God has called me to the life that God has. Thank you for reminding me that God knows best.
Unfortunately Marie, these ARE my exact words more times than I can count. I am a stay in my comfort zone kinda gal so when God takes me on an adventure, look out! The whining begins so the reminder that God knows best is one I need too! I so appreciate you taking your time to stop in!
I love this Cindy. Yes I too at times am a whiney child. I love how you related the whiney child to us and the Father as God. Thank you for your great insight and encouragement. Blessings.
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I am all too often this very whiny child! I appreciate your kind words and for taking your time to leave them here. God bless!
Yes, we all act like spoiled children….sometimes.
That is the truth Barb! Glad we have a God who understands! Thank you for taking time to comment!
sounds too much like me unfortunately……
It IS me, Annette! Thankful our Father is patient! I appreciate you stopping in!
I love this, Cindy! I am definitely that whiny child at times!
I am THIS whiny child. This dialog is all to familiar to me. “Cindy” belongs in the last line for sure! Thank you for taking time to stop in Lesley! I always love to hear from you!
Wonderful picture of what it looks like to be a child of God, sometimes impatient, sometimes believing we could do better. Always with a patient and loving God. I enjoyed reading this
It sure is a good thing our God is patient with THIS whiny child, that’s for sure! Thank you for stopping in. God bless!
I LOVE this. Brilliant. Visiting from fmf #6
Thank you Loretta! Certainly not what I sat down to write, but oh, that Holy Spirit! I so appreciate you taking time to comment!
What a great corollary. We can all relate to that! ha ha And here we are all grown up and still waiting on the quick fix. The problem is with us. God give us strength to change. xo
Quick fix indeed! And oh, how I try to drive! I DO pray for the strength to change! Thank you for your wise words as always, LaVonne!