What is your Daddy’s job?
When you ask children this question, often they’ll tell you where their dad works or what tasks he does at his job.
A man in our community is well-known by his job and generosity to our town. When I saw him with his preschool daughter, I asked her, “What does your daddy do for work?” She surprised me when she smiled, looked up, pointed at him and said, “My Dad’s most important job is to keep our family safe and to teach us about Jesus.”
Whoa!
She boldly blurted out her answer. I checked his response and he simply smiled, picked up his little girl, and said, “That’s right. No matter what, my job is to protect our family and teach you about Jesus.”
That two-minute exchange stuck with me, and I’ve shared it with many people. I want to have that four-year old’s trust in my heavenly Father. I want to remember that God’s most important job is to protect and guide me.
I grew up with a much different experience of a father than this little girl is being raised. I believe we all, regardless of our upbringing, sometimes question if God loves, or even likes us. I wrestle with accepting His love, especially when I’m hardest to love. I want to grow in my childlike faith to the point where I can smile, look at my Father and boldly say, “My Daddy’s most important job is to keep me safe and teach me about Him.”
Jesus, thank you for the wisdom of this young cherub, May I use her family’s example of how healthy relationships work. Remind me to trust that You’re doing your job. Teach me that my most important job is to know, love, and serve You (in that order of priority).
Boldly,
Christina
“So we say in confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’” (Heb. 13:6).
“Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account” (Heb. 13:17).
Reader! Your turn!
What is an important lesson you’ve learned from someone younger than you?
How has that shaped your view of life?
Kindly share your comments so we can all learn from each other.