As a stay at home mom, I think it goes with out saying that beautiful weather makes a huge difference in how the day goes. Just the other day we were outside enjoying playtime at the end of January in short sleeves and sandals. Caleb discovered a ladybug in his playground and thought he needed to share it with his baby brother. Plus, like most kids, he enjoyed directing the bug from hand to hand. I have always loved ladybugs, even when I was kid I played many of softball games as a "Ladybug" but on this warm winter day, I learned another way to appreciate them.
Seeing God's beauty in His creation, even in the smallest creatures, is a special thing to share with our children. It is important to not only enjoy and remember these moments, but to use them as an opportunity to share the love and truth about God. For Deuteronomy 11:19 says that we are to speak the truth about God to children, " Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
And that is exactly what I was able to do with Caleb's Ladybug. We discussed the 'polka dots' on the insect's back, and how God knows the exact number of dots, just like God knows the exact number of hairs on our head. Why? Because God is all knowing, powerful, and because He cares. God loves all of His creation, which is a truth that Caleb needs to hear.
Do I think Caleb's life has been changed by our ladybug discussion? Not necessarily, but I do feel that it was a seed planted. May we all be encouraged to remember to let a simple thing, like a ladybug, be an avenue to share TRUTH, and may we always enjoy blessings like sunshine and ladybugs with those we love.
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