Safe spot

Have you ever been around a child that is so good for others but when they are with their parents, they seem to just break down and let go of all their built-up emotions?  Let me tell you, this is my son!  I am his safe spot.  When he goes to school, he must be on his best behavior.  He must control himself at all times.  When he gets home, he knows that no matter how he behaves, he is loved so he is not as concerned about being that perfect child.  Let me tell you, this frustrates me beyond belief.

Psalm 32:7-8

You are my hiding place;
    you will protect me from trouble
    and surround me with songs of deliverance.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

How different are we?  We go to work or somewhere else and we put our best self forward.  We want others to see the best in us.  The thing is, we all have our times when we have to let go of our emotions.  Maybe it’s when you feel like you are all alone that you unleash what has been held back.  Maybe it’s simply in your head. 

Where is your safe spot?  I know that my safe spot still includes my heavenly father.  Most of the time, it’s just me in a car or maybe as I’m in bed at night.  God is there though.  Does he feel the same frustration that I feel with my son when he acts out?  I’m sure he does. 

I thank the Lord for the loving eye he counsels me with.  I pray I may do the same for my son.