Good Gifts

Matt 7:9-11

9Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone?
10"Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he?
11"If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!

Jeff and I were in Toy's R Us to pick up Lilian's Christmas present. We already knew what we were after. There were parents running around everywhere. Mom's searching frantically and dad's blocking every isle. You know those play centers they have in some dr. offices to keep the kiddos entertained while they wait...they need daddy entertainment centers in stores while the mommy's shop.

That was a side note there...really...

I was walking around the store and was overwhelmed at how I wanted Lilian to have all the best toys! I just would give her the world if it was at all possible. Thankfully, I'm married to a good, common sense, let's keep focused man...thanks Jeff! Who kept me pretty well on track. So I had a revelation of sorts. If we as sinful parents know how to give good things to our children...how must our Heavenly Father feel? How much does He want to give us good things, but it's either not good for us, or we fail to ask, or we behave in an unworthy manner. We should pay attention to our ways, follow HIM, and see if we get some good blessings from God.