The other day I was doing some food shopping and I realized how excited I was as I picked out things that I knew my kids would like to eat. Egg noodles for my son, yogurt for my daughters – all healthy stuff, but things they would be excited to eat. And I even, at the last minute, picked up a package of malted milk balls as a special treat, not because they needed them but simply because it would make them happy. Shopping for my kids was a fun experience and I enjoyed anticipating their reactions.
Wow, I realized: this is how God feels as He runs around setting us up with the good things we enjoy every day. The joy, the love, the anticipation! And how much greater His joy when we appreciate it and thank Him!
