Today I taught my 12 year old grandson to use a riding lawnmower. I know, don’t let children use dangerous equipment, but I learned to use a lawnmower when there were no safety devices on them. This lawmmower has so many a person has to want to be run over before any damage… well that defense is probably another issue.
I took steps to show him all the safety devices and for him to experience each one. Of course, he rolled his eyes but I had him – it would be like driving a car. I had him do many rounds forward and backward in my driveway and he mastered them. I outlined the area to be mowed (yes, I chose the easiest area in the backyard) and supervised his mowing. I could do the yard in 30 to 40 minutes, but his time was double. It was worth the trouble. I used encouragement, correction, and ultimately praise for a job well done.
I thought of my relationship with God, how many times has God sent me on new tasks for which I felt ill prepared; yet he walked beside me throughout the task no matter if I messed up, did a less than stellar job, or simply wanted to quit. He encouraged me, he corrected me (often), and ultimately praised me through praising his wisdom in teaching me.
A 12 year old learned a new life skill today and taught his grandfather about eternal life skills which God gives everyday.
OHG
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