Saying, "Yes, Mom. I'll pick up my backpack." And then doing it.
Saying, "I'll play a game with you as soon as I get finished with the dishes." And then doing it.
Faithfulness is ...
Giving a high-five to your little sister on the playground. In front of the guys.
Giving your boy the head-nod as he passes you on the playground. In front of the guys.
Faithfulness is ...
Being the same kid with your friends that you are at home. Silly, but in control.
Being at relaxed enough to play with your kids when you are home. Silly, but in control.
Faithfulness is ...
Discovering that snuggled on the couch with Mom is still a safe place to be. Even if you're a big kid.
Discovering that your Mom and Dad snuggled on the couch means security. Even if you're a big kid.
Faithfulness is ...
Taking the time to pack another meat and cheese sandwich with chips, yogurt and grapes for school lunch. For the 164th day of school.
Taking the time to say, "Thank you," for the meat and cheese sandwich with chips, yogurt and grapes school lunch. For the 164th day of school.
Faithfulness is ...
Not growling at your mom when she reminds you to, "Take your thumb out of your mouth, please." For the fourth time in the last 30 seconds.
Not growling at your little person as you reminder her to take her thumb out of her mouth. Please. For the fourth time in the last 30 seconds.
Faithfulness is ...
Accepting the responsibility for your actions and tackling the "Bummer Dude" chore from the Great Learning Box. Learning while you work.
Accepting the responsibility for training up your child and tackling the tough job of discipline and consistency. Learning while you work.
Faithfulness is ...
Being loyal.
Being constant.
Being true.
Being devoted.
Being steadfast.
Being dedicated.
Being committed.
Being trustworthy.
Being dependable.
Faithfulness is ...
Tough. But, oh so worth it.
"Let love and faithfulness never leave my children,
but bind these twin virtues around their necks
and write them on the tablet of their hearts. "
Proverbs 3:3
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