Look Back

When I think of God I think of a parent bringing the kid out to the shopping centre.

The parent lets the kid run ahead.

Kid sees something of interest, and looks back at parent for approval.

Parent smiles, kid proceeds.

Parent frowns at kid taking too many sweets, but kid responds with a cheeky grin and continues taking more sweets.

Parent shows displeasure when kid hits another kid.

By now the kid is no longer looking back at the parent before making decisions.

Kid is running wild in the shopping centre.

Other kids are wondering if the parents of this kid even exist.


Don't be fooled. The parent doesn't want to embarrass the kid in public. But once they get home, there will be suffering and gnashing of teeth.


Kids, our parent knows better than us. We may want many things, but they may not be good for us. Look back to check. See if your parent is smiling or frowning (or worst, crying). You'll know what you should do from there (but that doesn't mean you'll do it).

And yes, our parent is always ready to give us a big hug when we come crying to them saying "sorry".