We are in New York right now enjoying our two daughters, our wonderful sons-in-law and of course our three grandkids. We actually made the trip this time to see Allison, our granddaughter, perform in her high school play. Not to brag, but she was wonderful! Well, okay I am bragging! With all the singing and speaking parts I can't even imagine how hard she must have worked to pull it off so perfectly.
As most parents and grandparents know, this is such a special, and fun time when you can see your kids do something special. All of us were just beaming with pride. I rattled on about how beautiful she was, how perfectly she sang and how absolutely perfectly she played Miss Gertrude McFuzz!
I couldn't help but think of how I would have felt if she would have tripped and fallen over her big yellow shoes or forgot the lines that Gertrude spoke. Would I have turned my back or pointed out her failure? You know the answer! NO, because I love Allison so very much and nothing could change that fact. Underneath the blue feathers, the bright makeup and the big yellow shoes she wore, beats the heart of Allison our sweet granddaughter. I know that God probably chuckled at Gertrude McFuzz but he cheers and celebrates Allison Smith! Angels in heaven sang in a great chorus, as she accepted the Lord as savior. When she seeks truth in Him, when she becomes who God planned her to be, and as she becomes more and more like Jesus there is a standing ovation in heaven.
When it comes down to it, we all in some way play a part out there in our world. We seek success and might be known for our position in the world. Perhaps, you are cheered for your great intelligence, or applauded for your rise to the top rung of the latter. Could it be that we do great things for the Lord or we personify "Super Mom"?
As good as all these things are, God looks at our heart. Who are we if all the things we do and try to achieve is stripped away, like theatre face paint? Under those blue feathers, bright makeup and yellow shoes does your heart beat for your creator? If you forget your lines, can you still feel His love for you? Your Heavenly Father planned who you would be even before you were conceived. He watches as you don your blue feathers, he helps you as you fall over your own lines and gives you a heavenly hug as he helps you to your feet even if they are yellow tennies. He smiles when you smile, and He cries with you when tears streak your beautiful makeup. He gives you a standing O, when you do His will and hands you a bouquet from his garden when you obey his commands.
My, my, my Gertrude McFuzz ain't show biz great?
Sent from Jeanie!
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