When Sophia was little she was scared when we’d go through a car wash, we’d have to give her a
stuffed animal to hold, hold her hand and talk her through it…..dark
tunnel, loud noises and splashes of water against the windows can really
be a little frightening.
Now
at a ripe old 4.5 yrs old – she BEGS to go to the car wash, she LOVES the
wax treatment of two colors that blend into one and the kids say “Mom
it smells so good….like bubble gum!” So – every
now and then I indulge in an overpriced car wash to “entertain” the kids
and save my arm from the cheaper wand wielding version I can get in
town with a slew of quarters.
Recently was just such a day – I sprung for the expensive one only to have it
rain the next day…..wish that van washing trick worked to bring rain in the summer
when we are hitting day 23 of 100 degree weather in a row without a
whisper of moisture in the air!
The
frugal part of me gets annoyed that I didn’t believe the weatherman at
the chance of rain and more that I “wasted” my money on the car wash
when I won’t get to enjoy a clean vehicle as long as I’d like.
Does
God feel that way about us – annoyed that we didn’t listen to his
forecast like the people of old when he told them he was sending his son
and they didn’t accept that miracle son when he did come? When
I’m worrying about wasting my money, do I relish in the joy of a 4 year
old laughing at the car wash enjoying the water washing our van clean. Am I able to see Jesus washing away my sins like the dirt from my van? I answer “yes” what do you answer today?
So,
instead of a Starbucks moment….I think I’ll save on the expensive Mocha
Fraps I like and take in a few more car washes this year….Blub Blub
1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:1-2
1 comment:
I would give up a starbucks any day to hear Sophia laughing in the car wash.:)
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