Sunday, September 20, 2015

All because of a stylus. . .

This morning at church our sweet Madi said to me: “Look, I’m using a stylus just like you.” Most of the time I do use a stylus for my Kindle, because I have fat fingers and it’s easier to type with a stylus than with my fat fingers. It also keeps my screen clean to use a stylus than my fingers that I just ate a donut with or held my cup or any other such.

However, the more I thought about what she said, the more I was nervous.  I began to feel convicted and self-conscious.  I spend a LOT of time with other people’s children. What else have they done “just like me?”

Have they ever said something that was hurtful – because I did?

Have they ever hurt someone’s feelings – because I did?

Have they ever said a word that is ugly – because I did?  (I’m working on not saying “yeah” or “stupid”   or “hate” anymore.)

Some of my church babies have great parents who have my back and will fill in when I mess up – but some of them don’t.

I was reminded today what a huge responsibility I have been given – and what precious resources I’ve been entrusted with. Dear God, please help me show them less of me and more of YOU every day!

And all because of a stylus. . .

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