Atta boy, atta girl !

I was reminded back in November of  how God reaches in our world to talk to us in a way that is personal, as I sat watching a home video of my 12 year old son, Bailey making his 2nd touchdown of the season. You see, he plays defense and a touchdown is a rarity in his position. Not only did he make one touchdown, he made two.

  My husband and I attend every game, my dad was there to see the first one and my mom was there to see the second one happen. Blessed, favored, yes I was overcome with emotion. God loves me and my family so much to give us an experience not once but twice. I was filled and bursting with pride watching my son on the field. I can only imagine if I am filled and bursting with pride at that, what God feels for me when I make a right choice, or choose to love when its hard. 

  Like a proud mom of her son screaming " Way to go!, atta boy!", 

I want my God to say " Way to go!, atta girl!, well done good and faithful servant."  Lord, forgive me of my slacking, of not putting enough effort into our relationship at times, just as my son seems not to put in his "all" in the beginning of his games. He seems not to "hear" his dad and I saying give a 100%, give your all, don't quit, do something. 

  I am reminded that God is telling me these same things. I pray for God to show himself to me, to send me encouragement and motivation. He does, sometimes through words from friends or a sweet note from my 9 year old daughter, and yes even touchdowns! You see God is cheering for us, He is on our team, He knows what He can do through us, and for us. When we are driven by the voice of God that is when the opportunity arises and when we grab it that is when the rarity happens, and we can hear the voice saying " atta boy!, atta girl!".