I witnessed love this week.
I watched my daughter Katie, holding her newborn baby, Kyla. With protective arms, supporting her daughter’s still wobbly head, Katie smiled and hummed a quiet tune. It was like no one else was in the room. Their eyes, fixated on one another, radiated an intense love.
Amazing love. Amazing Love.
I, a mere creature, a human, can never fully comprehend how much God loves us. Yet when I observed this tender and adoring exchange between a mother and child, I caught a glimpse of the Divine.
“Listen to me…you whom I have upheld since you were conceived, and have carried since your birth. Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” Isaiah 46: 3-4
Throughout our earthly journey, God continues to hold each of us in His protective arms, supporting our wobbly fears. Like a baby’s full reliance on a mother’s care, our faith rests in his promise to watch over us.
As Katie’s face glowed with a tender smile, and I just knew God also smiles when he watches us. He “beholds” us, giving us His full attention. God knows the full plan so can easily smile even during our difficulties – he knows how our journey will end – once again in His arms.
“He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
I wonder what song God sings to us as he holds us tenderly in His strong arms. Just think: the God who never lets us go, also sings over us. What beautiful music that must be.
I watched my daughter Katie, beholding her newborn baby, Kyla. The spiritual act of beholding God’s love.
And I witnessed Love.
Beautiful article and I love your perspective!
I am a father of 11 children and we just found out #11 will be a baby girl. I was so excited about being a dad again, I fell apart, thinking about my seven (yes, 7) girls.
Your article reminds me of the love in our home and frankly, how incredible my sweetheart Kathilynn is.
You might be interested in reading about my daughters: http://www.jaimebuckley.com/2010/02/its-a-girl/
God Bless.
Jaime Buckley
Adore the picture and your word pictures. Thanks for reminding me that God watches over us just like that.
luv ya
This brought tears to my eyes. The photo is absolutely precious. I love it that our little grand-girls are so close in age.
BEAUTIFUL post, Jean!
Isn’t it wonderful to know that God holds us just like your beautiful daughter holds your precious grandchild.
Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend.
Oh yes!! One of your best ones!! And God’s love is so beautiful. I, too, think that it is reflected in a mother’s love for her child. Thank you for this. And what a beatuiful picture-especially the granddaughter. 🙂 Clella