Feeling the Love

A few days ago while visiting my grandchildren in Georgia we decided to go to the movies. Now if you are a grandparent you know an outing like this is no simple matter to negotiate.  The process goes something like this: get everyone loaded up and buckled in car seats; choose the right theater. Upon arrival select the right movie; purchase the tickets, popcorn, drinks, and whatever else they con you out of. You make your way to the restrooms, then to the appropriate room where the movie is to be shown. Last of all you select the seats. Now you are ready to sit back and enjoy an entertaining show. It just so happens we had chosen to see “Frozen.” It was great and the babies loved it; mission accomplished. However, on the way home the five year old decided she was not a happy camper and began displaying a bad attitude. It goes without saying that although special, she is a feisty little girl. To give you an example, just recently when praying she prayed for her sisters and brother and then said, “God my name is Charlie and you might want to take note of that.” Well back to the story; in retaliation I said, “Charlie I’m not feeling the love are you?” I continued to say those words and eventually she started laughing. The attitude was gone. However, throughout my visit I continued to use those words when they began to act ugly. When you think about it I’m sure there are times God feels like saying, “I’m not feeling the love.” His goodness and mercy are taken for granted as we display unappreciative bad attitudes.  We don’t mean to be ugly, yet we are. Remember His love is unfailing and everlasting. He pours it out upon us without measure. Even when we are right and when we are wrong, when we are weak and when we are strong. He remains consistent. Because of this, should we not endeavor to make sure He always feels the love!