The work day was over. I jumped in my car and headed home. A song was playing and I strained my ears to catch the words. I reached over and turned up the volume. When I realized what song it was, I turned it up a little more! It was Fierce by Jesus Culture. These were some of the phrases that caught my attention: "...your love is fierce...relentless in pursuit...you chase me down...you seek me out...how can I be lost when you have called me found..."
I gazed at the beautiful clouds in the sky and thought about God's overwhelming love for me. I could "feel" it! It was real!
When I arrived home I found myself repeating over and over again, "Thank you for loving me! Thank you for loving me! Thank you for loving me!" Suddenly I heard Him say, "I never thought of not loving you."
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Sunday, May 8, 2016
My Gift on Mother's Day
One by one the children came. Most I knew. One I did not. Nora quietly went in the corner and played, although she was new and had never been there before. Then there were the twins, Braelyn and Briyah. Their faces lit up when they saw me and they came running over to give me hugs. Micah seemed uncertain and I invited him to come listen to a story. The children gathered round as I began to read...about butterflies and flowers and bunnies...and then there were monkeys jumping on the bed...!!
Pam, my other helper, rocked Carter, who had a meltdown when Kathy left. She checked in on the baby sleeping in the other room. When Maylynn came she cried that her mommy left her. I picked her up and held her until the tears subsided and she went off to play.
Helping in the church nursery wasn't in my plans for today. In fact, I was a bit reluctant when a friend asked me to sub for her. I love helping in the nursery but it just wasn't in my plans!
I was thinking about Mother's Day when I awoke this morning. I am not a mother but I love little children. Suddenly I realized the gift God had given me by allowing me to "mother" these 8 sweet children on Mother's Day!
He does know what He's doing, even when He changes our carefully-laid plans!:)
Pam, my other helper, rocked Carter, who had a meltdown when Kathy left. She checked in on the baby sleeping in the other room. When Maylynn came she cried that her mommy left her. I picked her up and held her until the tears subsided and she went off to play.
Helping in the church nursery wasn't in my plans for today. In fact, I was a bit reluctant when a friend asked me to sub for her. I love helping in the nursery but it just wasn't in my plans!
I was thinking about Mother's Day when I awoke this morning. I am not a mother but I love little children. Suddenly I realized the gift God had given me by allowing me to "mother" these 8 sweet children on Mother's Day!
He does know what He's doing, even when He changes our carefully-laid plans!:)
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