A Brood of Binkies

"Tell them to do good and be rich in good works. They should give much to those in need and be ready to share." 1 Timothy 6:18

When our son Elijah was two, we found that he was quiet overly fond of his binky (a.k.a. pacifier). In fact, he could often be found clutching one binky in hand while sucking on another. It actually was not uncommon to spot him sporting around with three at once! I often pitied the church worker that tried to remove one of these priceless plastic treasures from his steely grip. It always seemed to end in a cataclysmic event. 

After all, what a horrendous request! We all know one must have a binky for its intended purpose, a second for back-up, and a third for good measure. Alas, I had to come to grips with the fact that our son had become a hoarder at the meager age of two. Interestingly enough, God caught my attention in that moment and directed me to some hoarding rituals of my own. 

I think we all have a tendency to hoard a bit here and there. Maybe its stuff, money, clothes, dessert, or our time. But today is a good day to take inventory and consider the fact that God wants us to be generous and willing to share. Our loving Father gives us overflow in certain areas of our lives so we can give to others. Take some time to ask yourself, what do I need to let go of or give up so that I can be counted a blessing today?

"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.