It's My "Red Letter Day"--I'm Off To The Repair Shop

June 16, 2006

Dear Loved Ones,

We are leaving for the hospital in a few minutes, but I had to share with you the “hug from God” in my devotional this morning June 16, 2006 …..Only God's timing!!

In God’s Arms
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.” Isaiah 66:13

Ah, a child’s life, wrapped in a warm blanket, sleeping peacefully in his mother’s arms. Worries aren’t his responsibility. A baby seems to know that mother will always be close by, tending to every need.

Do you ever wish your life were like that? If so, God has a reminder for you: “I will extend peace to her like a river…you will nurse and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees. As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”

That seems an odd description for our heavenly Father, but God paints this tender picture to remind you that his breast is a place of comfort. In him, you can be satisfied. You, too; can rest peacefully knowing that Someone will always, be close to you, tending to your very need.

The Lord is your father, friend, husband, and brother. And according to Isaiah 66, He is also your mother. He is everything to you, just as a parent is to a child. And in his arms, you will find rest!!

PATH TO PRAYER: O God, you are father and mother to me; hold me close in your gentle arms. Comfort me as I long to be comforted. In you I will put all my trust in you; knowing that you will care for me as a parent does a child. I love you; help me to love and serve you more each day. Amen Joni Eareckson Tada

I know you all are praying for me and my precious family. Thank you for lifting up Dr. Young and Dr. Baker for wisdom, focus and skilled hands… and for the nurses that will be caring for me.

Our daughters will be posting an update as soon as they get a chance. It may be tonight before you hear if they can't get there wireless computer to work at the hosptial!

Trusting our Faithful God,
Donna
“Be Still and know that I am God”---Psalm 46:10