Stick in the Mud

My younger son (3yr old) is quite the stubborn lad at times. If he doesn't get what he wants, be prepared for a stomp, a dropping of the chin as he looks at his feet (and if he's really adamant) you get the full on drop in place onto his bottom with an audible "Harumph!" As a parent, it can get frustrating. It can also be quite humorous, especially when the stubborn fit isn't keeping you from getting to work on time so it isn't really adding to your personal stress. Its at those times, you know, when I'm not being selfish and have all day to be daddy (albeit a mean one who doesn't give in to the wants and desires of his kids), that I think about me and my relationship with my father, God. Oh how I'm a stick-in-the-mud like my youngest at times. "No! God, I"m not budging on this till you give in to MY will!" I'm sure God likewise gets frustrated with me and gets His chuckles as well. Of course, God has taught me over the many years that in the end He is always right and he just waits me out till I move my stick out of the mud and start to do His will again. I use the wait it out method too. Even if it means being a few minutes behind schedule as in the end, my son will give up the fight and walk in my will, which is my Father's will. May God continue to bless me with healthy boys and guide me as I raise them up in the faith, yet may they continue to be a mirror to my own faith that I might also walk the walk, not just talk the talk to them