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| Watson photo by Pam Williams |
The Lord will take delight in you,
and in His love He will give you new life.
He will sing and be joyful over you.
Zephaniah 3:17b
As I sat with my tea and Bible, our cat Watson climbed up on
my lap. He laid his paws on my arm, and butted his head under my chin. Hugging
him close, I rubbed his furry forehead, murmuring my love. He purred his
contentment. Snuggling in closer, he maneuvered himself so I could love on him more.
It was a mutually delightful time.
As I pondered these precious moments, God whispered a
thunderbolt of truth: That’s just a tiny
measure of how much I love you, how much I want to be with you, how much I want
to hold and treasure you.
What an awesome experience is ours for the taking! When we set
aside the time to snuggle into God’s presence and lean into His love, we nurture
a close relationship with the God of the Universe. Sacrificing a few moments of
sleep, postponing a must-do task, and putting aside pesky distractions, we can
close our eyes, take a few centering breaths, and allow our souls to connect
with our Heavenly Father. We can open the Bible and bask in God’s whispers of
love. And to think, God enjoys these moments even more than we do!
PRAYER: Thank you, Lord, for wanting to be close to me. Help
me to take the time today to draw near to You. Amen.
Be encouraged!
Pam©2017 Pamela D. Williams
