Loving your own child or a grandchild is a natural thing. It is like a very pleasant aroma of a home cooked meal that you just can't wait to enjoy. Just like not everyone knows how to cook, not all are good parents. Unfortunately our parents can cause damage to our hearts, and that pain can later affect our ability to love ourselves, others, and even our own children.
I remember doing a lot of camping when I was young. It was always a challenge trying to cook over an open fire. Too many times I recall eating food that was not ready to be eaten. In the same way having a family is not always a fully cooked meal. When we are camping we enjoy our time together; rain or shine, good food or not so good food, etc. Life and parenting is a process and an adventure that we should enjoy regardless. Doing so will make a big difference, there will be healing in our hearts, and our days will go much better.
Getting better at being a parent and learning more of what love really is becomes our trek in parenthood. I love hiking in the woods, especially near a stream. I have grown to love the outdoors, and as well in my walk have enjoyed learning more of the depth, width, and height of God's love. Loving my own child, or a child that is not my own have become adjacent parts in my heart. As you walk through life let love grow. Don't let a uncooked meal ruin a wonderful weekend. Life is full of opportunities to expand the capacity of your heart. Don't miss them. In time love does become easy.
Have a wonderful day!
I remember doing a lot of camping when I was young. It was always a challenge trying to cook over an open fire. Too many times I recall eating food that was not ready to be eaten. In the same way having a family is not always a fully cooked meal. When we are camping we enjoy our time together; rain or shine, good food or not so good food, etc. Life and parenting is a process and an adventure that we should enjoy regardless. Doing so will make a big difference, there will be healing in our hearts, and our days will go much better.
Getting better at being a parent and learning more of what love really is becomes our trek in parenthood. I love hiking in the woods, especially near a stream. I have grown to love the outdoors, and as well in my walk have enjoyed learning more of the depth, width, and height of God's love. Loving my own child, or a child that is not my own have become adjacent parts in my heart. As you walk through life let love grow. Don't let a uncooked meal ruin a wonderful weekend. Life is full of opportunities to expand the capacity of your heart. Don't miss them. In time love does become easy.
Have a wonderful day!
RSS Feed
