Proud Father

I know in this space, and especially on my Facebook page, I all too often brag about my children’s achievements.  I’ve been known to discuss their sports, and even from time to time, their academic exploits.  (Though the latter not as often as I should, though all three do great in school). 

I just can’t help talking about my kids because I am a very proud father.  I thoroughly enjoy watching all of their games, attending the school events, (ok, some events more than others) and just watching them succeed in all areas of their lives.  I like to share all that they’ve done with others.

I began to think about this from God’s point of view.  I started to think about how often He would be proud of what I do every day.  How often do I achieve things that would make Him smile and want to share my achievements with others.  As His son, don’t I want to make Him as proud of me as I am of my own kids?

How about you?  How often do you make God want to brag to the world about your accomplishments?  How often do you make God smile every day? 

Our goal as children of God is to make Him happy.  Just as our own children do things (at least when they are younger) to make us happy, we need to do the same things for Him as well.  What have you done for Him lately?  If you haven’t made God smile lately, maybe you should start trying again today.