Look
I look, but do not see. When there are 79 things pending on my to-do list, I am distracted. I hear a faint “Mama! Look here”… “Mama! See this!”
I look up and mumble something like “Yes, baby.. I saw. It’s nice!”… But did I really see? The other two sons chime along.. “Mama! See this! See what I’m doing.” Their cries louder now… Seeking attention, seeking a mother who’s there in the room but not fully present.
I look up again and I see three eager faces; waiting for their mother to participate in their lives. A mother who is not distracted with the mundane. A mother who’s intentionally involved in their activities.
I hear a gentle voice whisper, “Go on… you can always do this later.” Which is drowned by a louder thought, “But I still have so much left to be done today!”
I’m torn, but the sight of three eager faces looking up at me melts my heart. I close the laptop, bend down and really see what my boys are up to. I feel their enthusiasm as they all vie for my attention. I pull them close, cuddle them, tickle them. They squeal in laughter. My heart is full.
Thank you Jesus, for boys who teach me to be present when it really matters.
What comes to your mind, when you think of the word “Look” ?
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My children are older, and I often hear the cries of affirmation still coming from their voices. I want to continue to look at them and see, never through them. I want to see into their hearts!
Sheena, you have accurately captured my prayer to not merely look but see. God bless your precious boys. Take care!
May you and your boys be sweetly blessed.
Hello, stopping in from FMF. Sometimes it is so easy to get caught up in the mundane instead of looking and seeing that which is most important to us. Really enjoyed reading this!