blind obedience

last night layna wanted to play instead of go to bed. we patiently worked through the tantrum, and then i got to look into tear-stained eyes and say "i love you so much that i'm going to do what is best for you, even if it's not what you want." i didn't try to explain beyond that, because i know that given her state it would only make the situation harder for her. crazy how sometimes calling us to step out in blind obedience is the most loving thing our abba can do.