Friday, January 9, 2015

Ellie's Thoughts on God

I've been taking classes at our local seminary the last couple of semesters.  I've grown distant from God and my faith over the last couple of decades.  I'm working to really understand the Christian history and teachings.

As there has been more general talk of God in the house, Ellie has been chiming in with her thoughts.  It's been fascinating the kinds of insights she shares.

For instance this morning, we were headed back into her room and it was dark because the curtains were closed.  She asked me to turned the lights on so she could see better.  I told her we just needed to open the curtains.

Without even thinking she was quick to respond..."That's a good idea Momma...we'll just use God's light...it's free!"

I haven't thought about daylight being a gift from God but it really is.  How neat that children intuitively know what it takes adults going to class to learn.

I'm jealous and sad all at the same time.  Jealous because they have a connection adults have lost.  And sad knowing it will probably happen to them too.

But in the mean time, it's wondrous to hear all her God thoughts :)