Okay, I perfectly remember a time in my life when I was a "little" kid and was absolutely convinced that I was a "big" kid.  I can't remember all of the "big kid" things I proclaimed to everyone about myself, but I am sure that they all sounded ridiculous. It always amusing to see someone that is weak, small, and defenseless try to make others believe that they can make their own decisions and do everything without others helping them.  All 4 of my children do this at some time or another and all I can do is respond with the phrase we all learned from OUR parents- "You'll understand when you are older...".  (That phrase still makes me cringe, even when it's me saying it.)

I just love when my kids do whatever I tell them, go wherever I lead them, and don't question every step of the way.  It makes me feel like I am trusted, that they know that I have everything under control, I am protecting them and that they have nothing to worry about.  Those other times when they are reluctant to follow it makes my job more difficult and whatever I am trying to accomplish with them or in them takes much longer.  Sometimes, I even have to wait until they are exhausted trying to do it their way before I even get a chance to show them the "correct" way.

I find myself in the same tug-of-war with my Father.  He does have all of the answers and has got everything under control.  He even has all my days already written out and knows how it all ends up.  If only I could be the child that stops questioning and just trusts her daddy- knowing that I am loved, protected and still a little child in His hands.