Life Through The Eyes Of Potty Training...

Well this past week was a milestone for my family. My daughter did last Wednesday what we all aspired to do at one time in our lives, that is getting potty trained. At least I hope you got it down by now. But this past week was an amazing week in the joys of parenting. Potty training in itself isn’t amazing, especially when you have to clean up after a hearty meal. And my daughter can eat, I’ll just leave it at that.

It’s the way it happened. See a few months ago, we got her this little potty and we tried to teach her how to use it, but she thought it was an addition to her doll house or something. A hideaway cave for her dolls. It just didn’t work out like I planned. She would rather not interrupt her playtime, but instead leave us a wet one. Which is fine, she’s my beautiful princess. But this past week, on Wednesday something just clicked. She not only sat down on the potty but she actually left us a surprise. We were all excited and proud of her. I never knew I could be so enthused about the restroom. But out of the blue she did it. Something inside her woke up. There was an awakening.

See, that's what life’s all about. not potty training, but waking up. realizing there is more to life than wearing diapers. Realizing the whisper you hear in your heart, the longing in your soul to know the life you’re living right here, right now has the ability to make such an amazing impact on your world. I love looking at the history of the bible, Moses leads a nation out of slavery, David slays a giant, Peter tells a crippled man to get up and walk. They inspire me, They changed their world, but the truth is they were nothing without God. Somewhere along their journey, They made a decision that they weren’t gonna let life slip right by. But that's what happens so often. Matt 22:14 says, Many are called, but few are chosen, and I read that verse and can’t help but wonder how many people in the course of history heard the call of God, but aborted their destiny because they chose comfortable over challenging and discipline. Awakening is all about lifting up Jesus by the life we live. He’s the source of life and When you go after the source there is nothing greater.