He’s in the waiting
by Dawn Aldrich
by Kerrie Butterfield
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you.”
2 Peter 3:9
A few years ago I went shopping on December 22nd to do a little last minute Christmas shopping, when I stumbled upon a sweet Mom and her very determined toddler who Papa used to talk with me about my own heart:
I was waiting in the express line with one tiny item when I heard the screams of a visibly upset todler. He was having a massive tantrum. You could see he was deeply distressed, sad, and his despair was overwhelming him and His Mom. This is what I overheard:
Mom: “I ‘m not buying that for you. Christmas is just 3 days away.”
Little boy: “I’s never coming!! Christmas is never going to come. It’s 700 days away!!!!” (more crying, and angry tears)
Mom: “It’s just 3 days away.”
Little boy: “It is not. It is never coming. It’s never going to happen.”
Mom: “I wouldn’t lie to you, it is really close. I promise. Three isn’t a lot. Just a little.”
Little boy: “It’s forever!!!” Read the rest of this entry »