Moppy, Moppy, Moppy...

Moppy, Moppy, Moppy...6-19-25

When my grandson is with me, he says my name a 100 times. "Moppy, I'm hungry!" "Moppy, watch this." Moppy, Moppy, Moppy. He is 9 1/2 years old. I know from education this can be a sign of insecurities. I see that. He requires individed attention. He is an only child and is by himself all the time. This summer, he is with me at least five days a week. I'm seeing his constant need for affirmation. He wants and needs to make sure someone is with him physically and present in mind as well. He needs to feel important. I get all that. I didn't have that as a child because of home situations, and never wanted the attention I did receive. I am bad about letting him have my phone to watch YouTube cats, animals, people videos, etc. But even with a device, he has to be by me on the couch, in the same room, talking to me, or know I am near. I am making a concerted effort to make sure he is involved in activities that are less technology focused. But there are times when I have to be focused on other things. We are going to the pool each week, planting, mowing, working around the house, and running errands. But I do get tired. I'm praying for more endurance. But most of all, I'm praying that the Lord gives him self-confidence and that he is reassured of his worth.

You see, this reminds me of someone who is a non-believer or even a young Christian. They need and are seeking something. A non-believer seeks the One who can give them reassurance that their life has meaning and purpose. A person who is still maturing in Christ seeks affirmation and hasn't fully trusted in God for those needs. Sometimes they know what they need, but aren't ready to admit or accept what is freely offered. Sometimes their inability to give up worldly things inhibits their acceptance. The devil is so aware of these insecurities. He will place the wrong people or things in our life to fill those needs when we don't rely on God and His love for us. I often find myself falling back into the habit of needing affirmation and acceptance from people instead of relying on God. Speaking from experiences here. "It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans." (Psalm 118:8, NIV)

Psalm 28:7, "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him." I will trust in Him to care for my grandson and quite his insecurities. I will trust in Him to calm my fears. For my heart has joy in this child, The Lord trusted me to be his Moppy, Moppy. Moppy.