We had Dezdin dedicated on Mother's day, and I wanted to share a little story about him.
One of Dez's favorite words is Daddy - or to be more specific, Daa-eeeee. He rarely says Momma...ever. But I love it because he is the only one who has been that way, so it's great for Dusty's heart ;).
ANYWAY, the other day, I was in the kitchen and heard him saying, "Daa-eeee? Daaa-eeee! Daaaa-eeee? Daaaa-eeee!" When I went to see what he was doing, I found him standing in the middle of his father's empty office, just calling for Dusty, over and over.
Eighteen-months-old, the place he most associates with is father is that office (or "the war room" as Dusty lovingly refers to it). He stood there calling - as if he assumed his father would simply materialize in his office chair. There was no doubt in his mind that this was where his father should be found.
As the image warmed my heart all day, I began thinking about my heavenly "daa-eee." And I began asking myself, "Is that how I pursue Him?" Do I stand and wait, calling on His Name, knowing beyond doubt that if I persevere, He will show up? Or do I look for Him in places He will not be found? Do I seek Him only until I'm bored or tired of waiting?
From now on I know, whenever I am growing impatient in waiting on Jesus, I will see in my heart, the picture of a little boy calling in faith for his "daa-eee" :), and I will be encouraged to wait in faith.
Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
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"Do stand and wait, calling on His Name, knowing beyond doubt that if I persevere, He will show up? Or do I look for Him in places He will not be found? Do I seek Him only until I'm bored or tired of waiting?"
wow - this was an unexpected wake up call in the middle of a work day :) good stuff!
Thanks, Steph - and I see a typo I missed! Thanks for that too :) hee hee.
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