I feel Him

This evening we had to make a trip to Publix.  Avery, for once in her life, was behaving exceptionally well.  We were almost finished with our shopping and was on the yogurt/milk/cheese aisle when I went ahead of April and Avery.  I couldn't hear what Avery said, but I overheard April say "Avery, you should tell that to your mother".  Typically when I hear April telling Avery that she needs to tell me something, I don't know to prepare to cringe or laugh.  You never know what she's going to say, and I knew it must have been really good or really bad if April wanted Avery to repeat it. 

As I walk over I see April and Avery both smiling and I became very intrigued as to what Avery was about to say.  I looked down at her and she tells me "Momma, at night when I go to sleep I feel God in my heart".  Wow.....I really wasn't sure at all how to even respond. I leaned down and gave her a big kiss and told her that hearing that made me very happy and proud. 

Shortly, Avery and I headed to the cookie counter to get her a cookie (she earned it because she was very well behaved) while April went on to get in line to check-out.  As we were walking, I asked her if she only felt God in her heart at night or if she feels Him in her heart all the time.  She told me that she feels him all the time.  Next I asked her "Avery what exactly does God feel like when He is in your heart?"  Without skipping a beat, she replied "Well, it means that He loves me". 

Sometimes the simplicity of a child's perspective can make everything come into focus.  I know that today God was working through Avery to show both April and I of his unwavering love.  God used Avery as his messenger to let us see that perhaps we need to become more focused on Him.  Avery FELT God...I know that God is with me, but maybe I haven't taken the time to FEEL Him lately.  Thanks to God and Avery for opening my eyes and my heart tonight.