Kristen took the girls to a special park this weekend that had a miniature city. She noticed Annie stopped before crossing the little street and realized she was looking both ways before she crossed the street...even a pretend city street.
I've had this on my mind all afternoon. At first I was just delighted with Annie's self discipline to stop and look both ways. Then I started thinking about it even more...how certain disciplines would help her through out her life, some to protect her, some to give her deep joy.
It made me start to wonder about discipline in my own life that was good and true and would do some of those same things for me. And I asked myself which ones were lacking.
I also thought about how this is where I feel like I am right now. A place to cross a street, a need to go to the other side and keep walking, but first to look both ways. To consider my steps. To consider the timing.
Pictures speak so much to me. Thanks for this one, Kristen. I needed it.
i love this!! well said.
ReplyDeletePerfect! I agree with you 100 percent!!
ReplyDeletePerfect, my dear friend, and perfect timing, too. I really needed this reminder.
ReplyDeleteAmen, amen...we learn so much from those little ones don't we...God speaks so loudly through Benjamin everyday...how precious
ReplyDeleteGood insight.. As always! Can I cross the street with you?
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