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Abba Father

My son does not have to "beg" for a need to be met. He does not have to whine and cry to be given three meals a day. He does not have to get down on his knees and plead for a winter coat when he has outgrown the one from the previous year.

He does not have to ask me 20 times for an extra blanket, so that he can sleep comfortably at night.

If my son started approaching me with his needs by begging, whining, crying, pleading, etc. I would think there was something wrong with him. I would feel, as a parent, that my son did not even know me or what I was like.

My son’s needs involve me, as a parent. I care about what he experiences daily.  Even if the situation seems small and the need tiny I want it taken care of.

If he needs a postage stamp to mail a letter or a tune up for his car – they both are important to me.

Some needs take more time than other needs.
For example, a pair of tennis shoes may take a few days of shopping to find the exact pair preferred by my son. He must try on each pair. He is involved in the solution of meeting the need.

Therefore, it takes more time, because my son is given a choice in the solution of the need.

Other times a need may be so large or so complicated that it will take time for me the parent to complete each step in the fulfillment of the need.

I remember when my son had to have surgery on his feet in eighth grade. I as a parent had to take several steps in order to see that his needs were met. Not only did I have to take him to the doctor for the examinations, sit in the operating room with my son during the surgeries, but I was also his home-school teacher for the year. I kept his academics in place so that his schooling went unhindered.

Needs may come one at a time or many at the same time.

For example, on Monday having food for my son's lunch bag took priority over school supplies that were needed on Thursday.

Yes, he got the school supplies for class Thursday, but I waited and purchased them on Wednesday.

Some needs had to be met quickly. There could be no delay.

When my little son's boots leaked and his feet got wet and cold in the icy January weather, he was instantly given a warm bath. After his bath, he was dressed in warm dry clothes, given food, hot chocolate with marshmallows, and a big hug.

Sometimes, my son would view a need as an "emergency"---when it was not. I can remember sitting him down and saying to him, "Don't panic. Everything will be alright."

As my son listened while I explained the situation he began to relax and the need came into the proper perspective. He began to see it, as I the parent, saw it. His cares and anxieties disappeared.

Dear Abba Father,

Please never let me insult You by begging for my needs to be met.

Forgive me for the times I have been repetitious when simply asking for daily bread.

You know what I need and are ready to supply it, even before I ask.

Abba Father, let me get to know You better and then I'll be able to ask knowing that I immediately have the request answered.

Thank You for prioritizing my requests and making sure that the most important ones get taken care of first.

Thank You that You take the time and the steps to meet even my most complex needs.

Thank You that You never make a mistake in Your answers.

Thank You for taking time to explain situations to me, so that I can see what You see as a priority.

Thanks in Jesus' Name.

I love You.

Your child.