I received a snapchat message on my cellphone one morning while on my way to look after my grandson. Upon opening, a photo appeared of my grandson standing at the backdoor of his house with the caption, "waiting for Grandma”.
My eyes filled with tears as my emotions unraveled. I had been feeling down that morning so receiving this precious photo was medicine to my soul. I tried to gather my emotions in hopes that by the time I would greet my grandson at the door I would be fine. No tears in sight when I arrived but I cried the moment I received his loving embrace, my heart melted in his arms.
There’s just something about the innocence and love of a child that God uses to speak to my heart. That unconditional love inviting me to come just as I am, tears, troubles, and all my burdens. I didn’t need to try to pull myself together. If anything, by trying to put on a happy face, I wasn't being real. Not allowing my grandson, or God to see the real me, and the reality of my emotions at that moment. Besides, God already knew how I was feeling that morning because He is all knowing and always present. My grandson didn't get upset by my behaviour or turn away from me. He didn't tell me to first get my act together before I could come to him, nor would a loving God, for God is love.
God gives to us in his living and written word His invitation that we, as His children, can come to Him and His loving and healing presence when we are weary and burdened. He will give us rest. He invites us to come anytime, anywhere, no matter what, because He is a God of relationship.I found that rest in the sweet little arms of my grandson that morning. I know that God met me with him at that back door in what I call a God moment. For He is a God of love and compassion, mercy, and grace. I look forward to many more moments like these. I am thankful that this is the God that I've come to know, and the God that my grandson is growing to know as well.
Matthew chapter 11: verse 28-30
“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
As you read this scripture remember God is love.
1 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 4-8
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves. Love never fails.
“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
As you read this scripture remember God is love.
1 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 4-8
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves. Love never fails.
photos by family Album. Bible verse NIV version
