How to Stop Being Such a Baby

"Watch this!""Can I show you something?""Dad, look at me!"I still remember the first time I rode my bike on only two wheels. I ran inside and made my parents come out and watch me. The first time I swam without sinking...I begged my parents to watch me. Oh how my parents must've been exhausted each time one of their kids pleaded to be seen, approved, and loved.I still long to be seen and to be affirmed. We all want to know that we are "getting better" at something or mastering a skill. Whatever it is, every person needs an "Atta boy!" or "Atta girl!" from time to time--to know that we're on the right track.Do you ever wonder how you're doing spiritually--when it comes to following God? Do you ever wonder if you're maturing in your faith? Is there a report card? Though, we cannot "earn" anything with God--He has freely given us His love, grace and mercy--we can get a sense of whether or not we are maturing in our relationship with Him.