One evening, I heard the front door open, but Dad didn’t come inside right away. The same thing happened the next day, and the day after that. Curious, I went to the entrance to see what was going on. That’s when I saw Dad quietly arranging the shoes we had taken off earlier. Only then did I realize why our shoes were always neatly lined up every morning when we left for school. It was Dad’s quiet way of caring for us, hoping we would start each day in a good mood from the moment we stepped out the door.
Watching my dad in that moment reminded me of God’s love. God is always watching over His children and never rests in His work of salvation. Even when we do not fully recognize His grace, He continues to love us patiently and attentively. Thanks to the love of my earthly parents and my Heavenly Parents, I am able to live each day with a grateful and joyful heart.