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“From the fullness of His grace, we have all received one blessing after another.” John 1:16 (NIV)

Children love treats, and it doesn’t take much to make a child scream with bliss. My siblings and I used to watch our dad empty his pant pockets in the evenings, in enthusiastic anticipation that from those pockets would emerge a treat for each of us. This was a familiar routine in our household, as our dad loved to treat us when he would get home from work. We used to be amused at how much those pant pockets could hold. Dad would play this “wait game” with us, by always removing his wallet first, then his hand-care-chief, then loose change, receipts, and whatever else a man would carry along with him during the day. Then, finally, he’d pull out a piece of candy, collection cards, stickers, or anything that he knew one of his four children would like to receive from him. I remember the euphoria sometimes when we would get to exchange cards and stickers after we got our treats.

As I raised my three sons, I, too, experienced much joy in bringing home treats for them after a long day’s work. Watching their innocent little selves stand there, giggling, hopping, and sometimes even clapping small, suddenly excited claps as they waited for me to empty my purse. Showing them the treats for that day warmed my parent heart. That same story is now repeating itself in the lives of my small grandsons, as my sons, too, take joy in giving their children something to smile about.

Our Heavenly Father does not see us any differently than my dad saw his children, or I saw my offspring. He is ready and with arms outstretched to pour down His blessings. May His face smile upon us as we rejoice with gratitude when He blesses us with His many blessings.

“Dear Lord, You are ever so generous to bless us. Thank You for all that You do.”

For His Glory

Luska Natali
TRBC Women’s Life