So our twin girls are now two months old. Let me be the first to say, twins are no joke. Exhaustion has new meaning in our home, and life is without a doubt different. They are a blessing and bring us incredible joy, but there have been some major changes. Especially for our boys.
We have started noticing it a lot with Eli, craving our attention. Going from being the only child, to gaining a brother in Silas a few years back. Then moving, doing renovations and now twins, he has been through a lot in 5 years. I give him all the credit in the world for how he has handled it, and if it is any indicator he will be an incredible big brother/protector/teacher when he is older. But recently we have seen in his moods and in how he responds, he is craving our attention. Some one on one time with mommy and daddy.
So this past week Lindsey and I talked about it and agreed he needed that. On Thursday I took him out to the mountain after I got off work. It was just a few hours, but man the joy that was had and experienced that day. Getting on his snowboard, sliding down on his belly, playing king of the mountain, and then some McDonald’s after. Memories. Priceless. I could have gone and not even put on my board and it would have been worth it. To get to ride together and teach him though, words can’t describe.
I love all my kids and want them all to know how valuable they are. Not just with possessions, or more toys. But with my time. To a kid time is precious. Not always telling them to wait, or maybe tomorrow, but making time for them.
It got me thinking though, just as precious as that time was for him, it was for me also. To realize and see how much he’s growing. To have conversations to let him know how much he’s loved. To speak to him about Jesus grace. Most important to just have some Daddy-son time.
Now let’s think about that in the premise of time with the Heavenly Father. Do we crave that time with him? Does it affect our mood and actions when we don’t have it? Do we realize he craves that time as much with us?
Looking back at life are you making time for with your Heavenly Father. Allowing Him to have time to speak His truth to you, His love and grace. Take time today for a one on one moment. Just you and Abba, daddy.
Draw near to God, He will draw near to you.