Potty 101
We have been potty training lately and it has been a mix of emotions for the whole family. The first two days were the hardest, our 2 year old just didn’t want to embrace the new feeling of undies and desperately needed the security of a nappy. In the toughest moments of 2 year old stubbornness, I wondered whether he was ready for potty training. ButI decided to forge ahead and endure a few more days plus add in a bag of jelly beans now known as ‘potty beans’ and a few milky ways to assist in a little motivation (not bribery!). And presto after 2 weeks he is now letting us know when he needs to go and now he goes through the night! It got me thinking though, it wasn’t until he felt how uncomfortable it was to have a poo in his undies that he realised going to the toilet was a far better option (for everyone!). I reckon you could compare it to peoples reaction of the Gospel. People that do not understand the Gospel are basically still in nappies. They like the feel of their comfortable, cozy life, where they can pretty much control most of it (or think they do) but it’s not until the nappy is taken away that they feel vulnerable, exposed and aware of their insecurities and weaknesses. Initially they try in desperation to return to that cozy, comfortable, predictable life but that time has gone and a decision has to be made. They can choose to continue to have ‘accidents’ and mess things up or they can choose to believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and follow him and in doing so their life becomes better, more fulfilling, more purposeful because they are trusting in the one that does have it in control. So are you in nappies today or are you wearing undies?
