Her Perspective/ Joseph and His Coat

I should know by now that trying to read one's mind is futile, and especially one belonging to our eight-year-old daughter.

Our kids are not thrilled with the Sunday School classes at our church, so we usually just go to the Worship/Sermon part of church. I read Bible stories to my daughter at night to make sure she gets the foundations into her little psyche.

She went to bed sad one night because her brother, who is her good friend, was mean to her.  The story I read that night was about Joseph, and how he was sold into slavery by his older brothers. She was VERY attentive to this story. More so than usual, I would say.

I waited until morning, and said, "Honey, you seemed very interested in the Joseph story last night. Were you thinking about selling your brother into slavery?".

I was certain I was on to her wishes.

She looked at me innocently and said, "Oh no, Mommy, I was not thinking that at all. I was thinking, I bet they will sell me, because I am the youngest."

And she was serious. My goodness, it was a good reminder to pick her little brain for her thoughts. Now she knows her brothers are not going to be allowed to sell her into slavery, but my mind and heart did wander to China...and around the world...where this does happen on a regular basis.

Oh, thank you Lord, for our freedoms in this country. I must not ever take them for granted! Thank you for little hearts and minds, and please help me be mindful of her fears and needs. Amen.