Let me tell you about Kara…
My middle child, as opposed to her sisters, who can go and play by themselves for hours, wants to be with people. It doesn’t matter what you are doing, where you are sitting, or even what time it is – Kara wants to be with you.
Recently we had one of those mornings. One where, she got up early, and crawled in bed and snuggled up close. (And then kicked and pushed and squirmed….as she tried to get close.) As I struggled for “space” I couldn’t help but think of how wonderful it was.
I also thought about her feelings, about how secure she must have felt nestled there. At that moment there was no other place she wanted to be…it was there she felt loved…it was there she felt safe…it was there she felt at home…
I suppose this is what we all long for – a place where we can feel safe, a place where we can feel secure.
So this all got me thinking… In whose presence is it that I long to be? But I also thought of the reverse of this question…Who is it that longs to be with me?
I long for the hugs of my daughter and her small hand grasping mine. Yesterday she had her cast removed and replaced on her arm. There she sat all brave holding onto my hand for security. Knowing that even though she was scared I was with her….and I loved it!
If I long for this and love being wanted so much…how much more does our Heavenly Father long for our presence, our love, and our lives?
After all, it’s Him who can provide all the love we could want and all the hope we could ever need.
This is not an easy world to live in…that goes without saying. So you may be reading this and finding yourself in a bad place, in a bad time, and in a bad way…
If that is true for you, then I want you to know that there is a place you can go. There is a place you can find rest. There is a place you can find security. And most importantly there is a place you can find hope!
So take a moment and crawl up into Jesus’ lap…crawl within His arms…and just let Him hold you. It is a wonderful place to be. In fact, there is no better place to be…
Until next time…
Pastor Barry
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