A Skinned Knee

This week I was reminded of how important it is to follow God's commandments and listen to his counsel.

How?

Short Answer:
My little girl skinned her knee.

Long Answer:
A skinned knee, no big deal a little blood, a few tears, and life goes on. That is exactly what happened on a walk to the park. We got to the park, the blood and tears were gone and off she went to play. I found a place to sit down and relax, except I didn't relax. After the scrapped knee I think I was more aware of other possible hazards. She is still very small and I realized there a lot of ways she could get hurt worse then a scrapped knee. So I stood up and followed her around ready to intervene if necessary. I suppose that is just what you do when your a parent, you worry and you try and keep your children safe.

All of this lead me to think about our Heavenly Father who is always there to help us when we fall. He also gives us guidance so we don't have to learn everything the hard way. Following his counsel can keep us safe and happy. And just like when I was there for my little girl to clean up the blood and wipe her tears when she fell Heavenly Father is always there for each one of us.

Matthew 7:11 

"If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?"