Rock, Paper, Scissors...

GOD!

Clay, Luke and I were running errands one day. I had zoned them and their chatter out from the backseat; I was praying. Their conversation became a bit more spirited which snapped be back into to reality. They weren't arguing, but they were having opinions not of the same mind. I just listened to see how they would solve their differences. They decided to play the simple game of rock, paper, scissors. My kids always say "rock, paper, scissors, shoot!" to indicate reveal your hand. One of them, trying to manipulate things his way decided to add his own spin on the game. The next round they played Clay said "rock, paper, scissors, GOD!"(He raised his hands above his head to indicate God) He explained to Luke that God was more powerful than the other things. In his mind it proved he'd won. He was negating the fact that this was cheating, because he didn't tell his brother ahead of time. Luke being less wise agreed to Clay's terms. I discussed the cheating issue with them both, and they went about their merry chatter.

Sometimes as a parent I wonder "am I really teaching them anything?" The boys bicker, sometimes they're hateful, and selfish. Alas, glimpses of hope from babes. I was in awe that they both got the point of life! GOD is more powerful than anything!

And Jesus said "I am; and you shall see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven." Mark 14:62