It was one of my favorite times when our children were young. I loved the moments when they reached their arms up to me. Looking at their precious, little faces as they simply wanted me to bend down, wrap my arms around them, pick them up and hold them was a privilege, honor, joy and blessing deep within my heart.
The reasons varied for their sweet little extended arms. Sometimes they wanted assurance. Sometimes they needed comfort. Sometimes they wanted to share their love. Sometimes they were tired and needed me to carry them. Sometimes they felt ill and needed my care. Sometimes they simply needed to hear that I love them.
I recently read that when we don't know what to do or say on our daily journey, we should simply call His Name! Initially, I thought that was perhaps too simple. But the more I have found myself in the middle of challenges, uncertainties and praises, I have certainly learned the beautiful joy of acknowledging His Presence by saying His Precious Name. Whether in an extended prayer or a momentary affirmation, speaking His Name makes a tremendous difference.
Sometimes this journey leads us to need assurance, comfort, love, strength, healing and compassion. Other times, this journey brings unexpected, amazing, precious moments that offer wonderful opportunities to thank, honor and praise Him.
I often wonder how God feels when we forget that He is our Abba...our Father...our Dad. I believe He longs for the moments when we will look up, reach up and show Him how much we love and need Him. Knowing that whether blessed or broken, He is holding me...makes this journey incredibly beautiful. May I never cease holding onto Him.♥~thl
"...I call to You, O Lord, every day; I spread out my hands to You." Psalm 88: 9
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