Just trust Me

     So, today we went to the pool, as we have countless times before, with our kids. The pool is in our neighborhood, and there are always lots of families there with lots and lots of children.  I mean,  A LOT of children! 
     Usually, we go to the shallow end and let the kids hope around.  It's not much fun for Codey and me, but we do it because it is enjoyable to watch them hop around and have fun.  Plus, what else are we supposed to do? Let them screw around in there without any supervision??? Doubtful.
    Anyway, today we decided to play in a different area of the pool.  Over in the deeper end, by the stairs. You know, so they wouldn't drown and all.  Also, not the point...
     So, it wasn't too crowded, but every once in a while, there would be moms and dads who were working with their young-ish children on getting into the deep end without totally freaking out. It was kind of entertaining for me. My kids have no problem in the deep end. They LOVE the water.
     As I was floating around with Emilee, I was spending time listening to these parents talk to their children. Trying to calm their fears. Trying to assure them that they were safe.
     I realized that this is how God is with us.  I mean really...how often does God lead us into the deep end and we totally freak out? These kids were crying and whining and scared. They were afraid that they were going to be let go of and they'd sink.  Have you ever felt this way?  I know I have. 
    The parents were trying their best to reassure their kids that they were safe. I heard a lot of, "Dont worry, Daddy's not going to drop you. I'm holding you. You're fine." and a lot of "Just relax and trust me. I know what I'm doing."
     So often we are led to the deep end by our Father, and He says, "Don't worry, Daddy's got you. You're not going to fall. Just relax and trust me." He says it all throughout His word. Repeatedly, through every verse, of ever chapter, of every book of the Bible, we are reminded that "Daddy's got us."
     Tomorrow is Father's day, and our kids are blessed to have their dad at home this year. There are so many kids in the military life whose dads aren't home for Father's Day. (I know moms are gone too, but it's Father's Day.) Past the military, there a so many kids who have absent fathers.  It's heartbreaking...
     I hope to teach my kids that even though Daddy may be gone sometimes (like a lot), they have a Father. They have a Father who will always be there. He will always be there.  If only all of society could learn that. 
     I need to remember that I will also be led into the deep end at times by my Father, but He will always be there saying, "Trust me. I've got you."
    So, there's my epiphany for the day. Yet again, watching parents with their 3 year olds teaches me about how our heavenly Father deals with us. So simple. Too easy. Why do we resist so much? 
     I guess we'll never know.  We just have to keep trying. Keep going into the deep end knowing He won't let go of us.