A few months ago, Jacie started a new habit: she repeats "Mommy, Daddy" periodically as she plays. Perhaps it's a developmental thing --- repeating new words so they become ingrained into her brain. But as this habit continued and I realized she wasn't calling for either of us, just saying our names, I began to ponder this verbal habit a bit more. I know, I know -- I'm a bit over-analytical, but hear me out on this one. Maybe it's more than just a developmental thing, maybe it's partially a security thing. Who knows what goes through her little mind? Perhaps reminding herself of our existence, our presence in her lives is soothing in some way. Just reminding herself that all's right in her little world as long as Mommy and Daddy are a part of it.
And once again I learn a God lesson through the living visual aid of my daughter. I'm struck with the idea of how the concept of just "saying the Name" works for me as a child of God. How sweet the name of Jesus is and what comfort just saying His Name brings to my soul. I don't know if I'm reading too much into my daughters verbalizations, but I enjoy the fresh reminder that God's Spirit brings to my heart from these moments!
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