Copy and paste

My son is two years and three months and he has hit the stage where he feels the need to repeat everything I say.  I tell you there is nothing like a little child repeating what you say to make you question the appropriateness of your remarks.  This made me think of things in a more eternal perspective.  Our children copy us because they understand at that age that we are the teachers.  They have faith in us to point them to what is true and right.  Although they may disagree, our children still know to listen to our guidance and encouragement.  Their faith in us is astounding.  They don’t question our ability to be a mom or a dad like we do; they simply know our roles and try to respect our teachings.  If only we had the same easy in following our Father in Heaven’s orders.  My son is currently in the temper throwing stage and I have been having a hard time with his outburst and refusals as of late and I realized in God’s eyes that probably the same frustrating stage I am in, in my eternal progression.  How often have I ignored his advice and teachings in order to do the things I please?  I know it is in my best interest to read my scriptures and pray daily, to attend church every week and to do all things in the name of the Lord.  However, this freedom of choice and the carnal body often times takes over the common sense and peace of the teachings I know in my heart and I feel foolish after my tantrums or refusal.  I can’t help but compare my son’s refusal to go to bed with my same refusal to get on my knees every morning.  He justifies his late hours by claiming he need to continue multiple trips to the bathroom as I justify my need to get things done over the importance of those sacred thirty minutes or more to let go of myself and think of my Father.  I wish it was as simple as just simply repeating what my Father in Heaven has taught, that I might be like Moroni or other great prophets who had such power as their desires were in tune with the Lord.  I had always felt comfortable with my level of faith in that I never questioned God or the church despite all the trials in my life, but oh how much more faith is there left for me to acquire.  I tell you, there is nothing like a two year old to teach you about room for growth!