I learn about God through my kids

(my apologies ahead of time for those of you without kids...but if you desire to have kids someday, then continue to read :-) ).
It is amazing to me what my kids teach me about the love and tenderness of God. I could write a whole book on this one but let me summarize:

• --I learn that God wants to give good things to His children. Case in point: Kendrick, my son, was getting ready for bed. He was playing with his motorcycle. As I pray a short, simple prayer with him before he goes to sleep, I began to realize that he was more interested in that motorcycle instead of praying (duh! What else can you expect from a 3 year old, eh?). I took his motorcycle away and, predictably, he began to complain and cry. I immediately told him, "Kendrick, daddy WANTS you to have and enjoy your motorcycle, but we must put this aside just for now so we can pray. I WILL give it back to you..." Immediately, I sense God speak (paraphrased): "Chris, this is what I also want you to learn. I WANT you to enjoy the gifts I have given you but do not enjoy them over me". I went in tears that night as I was very much struggling with the question: "What things can I enjoy in this world. Can I enjoy a movie? Can I enjoy playing a game on the computer? Can I enjoy anything???" It brought a new level of freedom for me. This freedom is not to sin but to not worry about "doing it right" as God will change me in His mercy and timing.
• --My daughter, every time she sees me for the first time when I pick her up from daycare, just beams and says, "HI DADDY!" This totally melts my heart and my prayer is to only say that to God when I pray. For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "ABBA, Father" (Romens 8:15) . ('Abba' means "Daddy" in case you didn't know).
• --Kendrick loves to craw in my lap and just cuddle. From this I learned to crawl in my Heavenly Father's lap, every morning before I get out of bed, lay my head on His lap, and just rest in His arms. I never used to pray before getting out of bed (I am NOT a morning person)...Kendrick, along with other experiences, have brought this in my life.

This is just the beginning...

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." (Matthew 19:14)