Tidbits With Timmy: Let it Shine

During Timmy’s birthday month I’m sharing tidbits with Timmy. Join me as I travel down memory lane.

2003

I read a story to my three year old about having three wishes so I asked Timmy,

Mom: “What would you wish for if you could have anything in the whole wide world?”
Timmy: “Light”
Mom: “Why would you want light?”
Timmy: “Because it’s shiny.”
Mom: “And what would you do with the light?”
Timmy: “Let it shine!”

His answer was probably influenced by a video we have called “Psalty’s Songs for Little Praisers.” There is a song that talks about Jesus being the light of the world and that we should let that light shine. Even though he may be a little young to fully comprehend the answer he gave me, it’s also wonderful to think that God can be working in his little heart at such a young age.

When asked what he would want in the whole wide world his answer wasn’t candy or toys, it was light!!! What wisdom!! I think we can learn a lot from three year olds. So the next time I think my house is too small or my clothes too old, or start to long for an expensive piece of jewelry, I simply need to remember my son’s wish for light. It you really think about it, if you have Jesus in your life… what more do you need?