A Morning "Hello"

               A morning thunderstorm greeted me as I awoke to the breaking day. Something special passed through my soul as the thunder rumbled in the early dawn and gentle drops of rain tapped against the window pane.

               As first, I snuggled deeper underneath my bed covers and lay in silence listening to the voice of nature emerging from the morning storm.  It was as if my soul were soaking in the refreshment of the washing of the earth. I felt an inner joy, a cleansing of sorts; perhaps, a renewal of both my body and my mind. The pleasantness of the moment erased all concerns of the day.

               Then, as if my spirit said, “Enough already. Time to rise and start the day,” I sat up, took a deep breath, and whispered a soft “Thank you” to the One who provided a morning, “Hello.”

“The LORD thundered from heaven, and the Most High uttered His voice.” 2 Samuel 22:14

Take My Hand

              On one of our visits to our second daughter’s family, her youngest, two-year old Katharine, took my hand, looked up at me with her soft, bright blue eyes, and said, “Come.”  No hesitation on my part, I went!! J  She then proceeded to lead me upstairs to tour the second floor of their home, where she showed me her brothers’ rooms as well as her room she shared with her older sister.  As we walked, we carried on a very lively conversation, and I actually learned a great deal.  It was one of those special “Grandma moments,” the kind that makes any Grandma’s heart swell with joy.

               Several days later I read a devotion entitled, “Come to Me.”  After reading its message, I couldn’t help but be reminded of little Katharine’s welcoming hand.  Jesus, too, has a welcoming hand.  Matthew 11:28 states, “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”  That’s such a comforting and gentle command.  As Jesus extends His Hand to you, grab hold and enjoy the walk with Him.  He has much to tell you.

“…and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.”  John 6: 37