Second Chances

Yesterday, My oldest son Micah was having a bad day. Actually his day started out fine, but when it was time for bed, he REALLY didn't want to go. Actually like any child, he NEVER wants to go to bed. He's always afraid that he's missing out on something. It would be SO great to wake up with that same type of childlike enthusiasm each day. Well, to make a long story short it became a frustrating evening. After he finally went to sleep, my husband Aaron and I had a talk. The next Morning when Micah woke up, the first thing I made sure to do was to give him a big hug,a kiss, and a smile . I wanted him to understand that what happened yesterday was over, and that he had a brand new chance to start over. After we hugged and I said "Good Morning" as cheerful as possible, He immediately looked up at me with those Bambi eyes and said "Mommy I'm sorry for not listening and for not following the rules last night". I told him "Micah, last night was last night, I forgive you. Now today it's a brand new day for you to make good choices". He smiled and went to play with his brother. As I watched him, I let our the biggest sigh of relieve. I realized what an Awesome gift that we all who've accepted Christ have, to start over, a new day. I like the way the movie Anne of Green Gables says it "Tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it". When we think about it, God has been so good to us that we all have a second chance, and everyday to renew that chance when we mess up. I think if we really grasp this beautiful gift then we can learn from our children the feeling of waking up with excitement and expectation. It's so good to know that we love a God who is forgiving and loving. This a model that we can not only use for our children, but for ourselves. Just a Thought.