Rocks

Today as we were walking down the dusty trails of the Garden of the Gods, I picked up my daughter and carried her on my back. I could feel her pockets were full of big rocks: treasures she had picked up along the way. I set her down and explained that this is like a national park, and we should leave the rocks for others to enjoy too.

Lauren promised the kids — we found that they had all been picking up special rocks– that if they would put down all their rocks, we would take them to a souvenier shop and they could choose a rock there.  They somewhat reluctantly agreed and put down their rocks.      Later we went to the trading post, and the kids got to fill a little pouch with shiny polished rocks.   The kids commented that these rocks were a lot cooler than the rocks. 

Later, at dinner, we talked about how sometimes our Heavenly Father asks us to put down something or some habit we really like. When He does this, it is usually in order to give us something better.  We can choose; He won’t force us.  But if we will listen and trust Him we’ll find that He has much better things in store.