Like a Baby

My 13 month old is such a joy. In fact I hear her saying ma ma right now. She smiles at me, and reaches for me even when others are holding her. She is always excited to see me.

Once of the first lessons I learned as a mother is how the mother child relationship mirrors the God child relationship. Yes I know they are far far apart, but I think of how much of the nature of God I have learned as a mother. I love my children in a way that they will not know unless they become parents.

When I walk in the room my daughter is so excited to see me. Her eyes light up, and she smiles so big. Is that how I am about God? Do I really get that excited about being with Him? And if I don't what do I need to change so that I do?