Small and fragile; his Father awoke every two hours to feed him.   He was His son!  He waited his whole life for this moment!   Yet, now here, the moment had arrived, and he was so weak, the babe did not want to nurse. So the Father arose and fed the babe from a ‘finger tube’. Together, the parents kept vigil praying, and hoping to strengthen the babe that he may grow strong… and one day, run and jump and play like other children.

Finally he was a ‘big boy’ with a joyful disposition, laughing and loving, hugging and kissing.   At a year and a half of age, he was running and so very happy too.

His Father stood back, watching with delight at the joy his son had.   Yet, not to far away; his son ran to the curb and his Father stepped in front of him to stop him.   The little boy ‘looked up’ and the Father smiled.   He then turned and ran the other way, still delighted with his new found love of ‘running’.

Soon he came upon a puddle of water and splashed and smiled with delight at this most perfect discovery.   His Father, so pleased that His son was so strong and happy could not become angry, but could only rejoice that his son was strong, and capable.

So it is with our Heavenly Father; He takes delight in us!   He watches and loves us as we go about our days, making our discoveries along the way, and quietly steps in front of us when we are about to ‘fall off the curb’!    It is then that rather than be disgusted and dismayed, we should simply turn and smile, looking up and thanking Our Heavenly Father for His guidance.    For quietly and lovingly, Our Heavenly Father overshadows our misjudgments.   He, seeing what is ahead, stops us!   Yet, sometimes, we insist on pushing ahead;only to find ourselves in total unhappiness.   Looking up, we wonder why?    When the guidance was there and we chose not to follow the change of direction but persevere to and against all signs of difficulty ahead.    This then, is when God reaches  to ‘teach’ us.   For when mistakes come, wisdom presents itself.   We, must reflect and choose to redefine our thinking.   When we do, we grow in wisdom.     For then when we ask God for the guidance we find our way more easily.   An insurmountable grace surrounds us.   We feel at peace, knowing we are in our ‘element’.    For when things are ‘right’ with God, joy fills the spirit.

Of course we can go about our business without the intervention of the guidance of our Heavenly Father, but the joy that surpasses all understanding is not present.   Then the task accomplished feels empty.   Void of purpose.   For God says, ‘When doing something,  know for whom you are doing it.’ (not a direct quote)

When doing for God, He takes delight in knowing we know He is watching and caring for us.   So next time you see a small child filled with delight, remember Our Heavenly Father looks upon us in the same way.   Take delight knowing He loves you.  Even when the course of life changes!

Book of Sirach: Chapter 12 verses 1-2

1)” If you do good, know for whom you are doing it, and your kindness will have its effect. 2)Do good to the just man and reward will be yours, if not from him, from the LORD.”