The Child In Us

Good morning everyone! A new one it is...and His compassions are new!

Currently, David, for the first time ever, is riding a motorcycle to work...I know, scary! At least that's where my mind defaults. He decided to get the permit a couple of weeks ago and his friend is generously letting him ride his bike.

Of course, we had some serious eye-to-eye moments this morning where I genuinely asked David to be smart while having fun because I want to see him again after work today all in one piece. Ah! I prayed a prayer of protection over him and he was on his way.

But the part I love most about this morning was in David's eyes as he sat on the motorcycle to rev its engine for the first time. I saw the boy in him! All inclusive of the masculine giddiness, excitement, and adrenaline. That's my man! How refreshing. "Love you babe," were our last words.

And I walked back inside the house thinking about the many times ahead that I will have to choose to put worry and fear aside in order to put my trust in the Lord on behalf of my husband. Not only that, but to realize there is a child-like spirit that lives in each one of us that allows us to delight in the fun stuff of life. So why hold back as long as reason is in mind? I'd rather just say, "Be free!" to my husband and his sometimes boyish desires. And even moreso when kids come along...plus, I want to be the "cool" wife who lets her husband play once in awhile. I mean, we can't be adults who take everything seriously, right?

So today I choose to be a woman at rest, mindful of the Lord's faithfulness and provision over all His creation, even over the fun stuff. And to all reading this, "be free" today! Ride a motorcycle, play in the dirt, laugh...a lot, love your husband or wife, and put fear aside. "It is for freedom He has set us free!"

Abby