Mark
10:14
“Let the children come to me, do not hinder them, for to such
belongs the kingdom of God.”
Elizabeth
and I went through life’s challenges raising three wonderful
children. Our youthful energy substituted for lack of a guidebook.
I vaguely thought my later years would be for relaxing and exiting
gracefully. But God had other plans.
Grandchildren
awakened my urge to teach them about the world. Everything they want
to experience excites me. And I dedicate myself joyfully to share
what I know, and learn alongside them when I don’t know. At a
local science museum, I find the same deep satisfaction leading young
children to understand the world around them.
Family
friends lost their 9-month old baby, Delaney Rose, this year. Her
parents tell how much she taught them about life in that brief time.
They also say they will now see every child as God’s blessing to
us. That message guides my life.
God
of clarity, thank you for putting children in our lives. May their
amazing open hearts and minds move us to share ourselves fully.
Amen.
Dexter
Snyder
Psalm
119:76
Let your steadfast love become my comfort according to your promise
to your servant
Today
is the 12th
anniversary of my young grandson’s death. Today I read my daily
devotional. The subject was God’s loving comfort.
Coincidence?
No. God’s blessings come in many ways. Be aware. Be receptive.
When we are in need of comfort there is no better time to realize the
power of God’s presence within us. He has told us the Holy Spirit
is our comforter.
Talk
to God. Ask God. Trust God. Thank God.
Father,
in our time of tribulation you are always with us. In the name of
Jesus we thank you for your steadfast love. Amen.
Nancy
Therasse
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