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Recently, my four-year-old was looking at the back of a box of cereal, and began naming the characters pictured there, “Hulk, Captain America, Thor…” I was shocked that he knew those, since I had never exposed him to them (I didn’t even know all of them). Little people are like sponges, soaking up things we intentionally teach them, along with things we aren’t aware that they’re learning!
Noah proceeded to say, “God is bigger than Hulk! He’s bigger than Captain America! He’s bigger than any of those!” Now that is something I have been teaching him, but not specifically related to those “superheroes.” Then Noah said, “God is bigger than my dad!” I am incredibly thankful that God is bigger…bigger than me, Noah's dad, or another person or superhero, bigger than our problems, bigger than our fears, frustrations, sorrows, and even bigger than our plans, hopes, and dreams! Do you know this BIG God? Like Noah, can you say that God is bigger than the (positive or negative) people and circumstances in your life? How does that translate into practical thoughts and actions? For me, it means surrendering my children to the Lord, knowing it is HE who keeps them safe, not me. It means surrendering my business and personal needs to Him, knowing it is HE who pays the bills, not me. It means surrendering my time, choices, relationships, health, and circumstances to God, knowing that since HE is Lord of all, He will continue to work all things together for my good and for His glory, even if I cannot understand it at the time. And what about me? I believe God intends for each of his people to be a sort of “superhero,” displaying peace, joy, power, love, patience, and wisdom that do not make sense in human terms; they exist not because of our effort, training, genetics, personality, upbringing, or connections in the community, but solely because He has called us and equipped us through the power of His Holy Spirit. Now that’s BIG! Wishing you a BIGGER week than you ever thought possible, as you consider surrendering everything to our BIG God!
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Social IncitesSocial Incites™ are insights which incite (encourage) personal and interpersonal growth. Social Incites™ are written by Laurel Hoekman, Certified Family Life Educator, Certified Employment Training Specialist, Social Coach, Consultant, and Registered Social Service Technician (Michigan). For 15 years, Laurel was the Executive Director of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding, and has also been a CASA volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocate for children who are abused and neglected). She is passionate about helping individuals and families (including those affected by autism spectrum disorders) identify and achieve their goals, particularly in building and maintaining effective social connections. Archives
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