So we found some sidewalk chalk and headed for our big New Orleans front porch. I grabbed my Bible Study book, bible, pens and highlighters, and of course a cup of coffee and out the front door we went. JP, our 3 year-old son, proceeded to run (in his words) "super fast" back and forth. Jordan found her a sweet spot (right in the middle no less) to create her masterpieces.
It was really quite pleasant. We live on a corner of a cul-de-saq and a busy road through a beautiful part of New Orleans. I enjoyed listening to the kids play and watching the cars go by as I learned more about the many names of God and the kids enjoyed the fresh air and change of scenery.
Then, as it was time to go in and gear up for the "next thing" for the day (not sure if it was lunch, dinner, or potty time - but nevertheless it was time to go in) it happened! Yes, our front porch is rather large and should have been big enough to give both kids plenty of room to "do their thing" - but as we were about to walk into the house I heard Jordan scream, "No! Don't step on my rainbow!!!"
Yes, in the moment I was able to handle this little brother-older sister scuffle. However, I have not been able to get that exclamation out of my head. "Don't step on my rainbow!" Jordan had worked very hard to put the colored chalk curves in just the proper ROYGBIV color order. She was very intentional and meticulous about every aspect of her drawing. So of course she's going to react when JP stepped on it.
I realized that there are times when I too want to scream, "Don't step on my rainbow!" Now, it might not be a childlike drawing on the front porch - but we all do things that we put are hearts into, that we spend valuable time investing into the creation of it all - and we don't want someone to just nonchalantly walk on it, over it, or even by it without first noticing its beauty.
Today, be intentional about noticing the rainbows in the lives of your loved ones! Paul tells us to build up and edify one another. So before you head back in the house - off to your next thing - look before you step and recognize the rainbows around you!
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