I have often
wondered since I became a parent how many times have I said ‘no’ to my
children? I feel like some days that is all I seem to say.
Granted none of us like to be told no. But … I tell them no out of
love. I say no when their motives are not genuine – kids can be
sneaky. I say no when they are not emotionally or physically ready for something – to protect them.
I say no when I know that if they hold out and wait just a little longer
the outcome will be more than they had hoped – because I may have the inside
scoop on the bigger picture.
A parent/child
relationship is just like the relationship we have with our Heavenly
Father. Often times His non-response to our prayers is His way of saying
no or not yet. And He does it for all the same reasons - out of His
love for us. We have to be patient and learn to let go of control (whew
those are lessons I continue to struggle with during my spiritual growth) and
have faith that His plan is the BEST PLAN. What He has in store for us
is far better than anything we could
ever dream!
So remember
…sometimes being told no is like being told – I love you!
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