In His Arms

May 11, 2020

By Julie Lockyer, Events Scheduler and Receptionist

The other day I was outside with my 10-month-old granddaughter Harley Rose. She can walk now and loves to go outside in the yard and explore everything. When she first started walking and was unsteady on her feet, she would hold my hand and make sure I was there with her. As she became surer of herself and got familiar with her surroundings, she stopped holding on to me and started going off on her own. Now she even pushes my hand away as she discovers her new found freedom. She’s so enticed by all the things around her that she even forgets I am around.

Sounds familiar? 

As adults we sometimes let go of Jesus to go off and do our own thing. I love my granddaughter with all my heart and I make sure I’m always close by and that she doesn’t get hurt or wander off too far. When she’s done exploring, she remembers grandma is there for her, and so I open my arms and she runs to me. I pick her up and give her the biggest hug. 

The good news is that’s how our God is too. He loves us so much that He never leaves us no matter what we’ve done. He is always there waiting for us to come back into His arms. Luke 15:20 reminds us of this:“So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.”

When you start feeling anxious or fearful, run into God’s arms. Close your eyes and feel His loving arms around you, holding you close. Remember that He loves you! 

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)

 Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for reminding us that during this time we can come to You and rest in Your arms. Help us to find peace and do not let us be anxious or fearful. Thank You for always watching over us even if we have wandered away or have become complacent in our lives. Help us to stay strong in Your word and to always trust in You. Amen.

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