A couple of months ago, our daughter had to go in for a couple of shots. The nurse asked me to hold her in my arms as she injected my baby on her arms and thighs. The little one sat trustingly on my lap and then she suddenly felt the needle prick. I saw a momentary look of horror pass through her face before she let out a cry that reached into the deepest recesses of my heart. I imagined her question was how I could let someone cause her pain. I had no words to explain to her the importance of vaccinations as I hugged her close.And then a piercing thought struck me – that’s how God takes us through the trials and tribulations of life. On his lap, hugging us close to him. He’s right there!
I came away from that vaccination session moist-eyed but richer at having understood my Heavenly Father a little more.
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2 comments:
I also felt the same horror stricken face with my cutie pie when he was pricked for the first time .....my heart was pounding...and tears rushing. And all i could only do is hold him tight......and assure him....
On the other hand how wonderful is our God ....to hold us close in every painful situations......He is definitely awesome.....and loves us more ...more than we do.....
Hey Angie! How did you find me? And how did you have the time? :-) Welcome to the beautiful world of motherhood. :-)
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