Kibble Anyone?

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. James 1:17

In our home there is most certainly not a shortage of food, yet one snapshot of my son’s current eating habits would leave one wondering indeed. You see, at 13 months my son began bellying up to the doggie buffet. For some reason unbeknownst to me he would often turn his nose up at the meal I prepared only to save room for our dog’s dish of food. What was it about that kibble that called to him? What was it that he found so appealing? Heaven only knows!

Yet, with a giddy laugh he would toddle off with a fist full of kibble in each hand and a slighted pooch at his heels. As I watched this reoccurring theme play out before me I couldn’t help but find myself puzzled by his actions. Then God said, “I know what you mean! You have turned your nose up at My perfect gift many a time”. As puzzling as it is, it’s true. Something about the kibble of life calls out to each of us at times. However, I believe it is when we get weary that we are most apt to eat from the dog’s dish. So with that in mind, perhaps today is a good day to take a look at what you have a fist full of. Overall, we need to be willing to put down the puppy chow and fill up on Him, otherwise we leave little room for the nourishing portion that God wants to give.

"The wise in heart are called prudent, understanding, and knowing, and winsome speech increases learning [in both speaker and listener].” Proverbs 16:21 

My name is Lori, I am a daughter of the King, a Pastors wife, and the mother of three beautiful children. This monthly devotional looks to bring godly insight and humor to the everyday moments we experience as parents. It highlights the countless ways God speaks, and ministers to us through the joys and trials of parenthood.  I invite you to become a part of the everyday antics of our family’s life. As you join us you’re sure to find yourselves in the midst of many of the familiar delights, and countless mini catastrophes that come along with child rearing. Each devotional you read will be set along-side Scripture to aid in self- reflection and spiritual growth. And as you read along with us each month, you may begin to discover that our children’s outward actions often reflect many of our inward thoughts.  This unique perspective enables us to take an honest look at ourselves, and it even puts us in a position to be pickled through the process of parenthood. So come and join us as God reveals the little child in each of us, and our ever present need for His love and wisdom.