Where do I even begin? I suppose I could begin with an
apology for not posting on Tuesday, but I have the best possible excuse. My beautiful and blessed niece, Jane, arrived
at 9 am on Tuesday morning. I was a
little too preoccupied with the glory before me to write anything substantial
down.
I had just experienced a miracle and was taken in
immediately by the amount of love I felt.
More love than I thought I was capable of.
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| The beautiful little Janie with her Grammy, Mommy, and Auntie |
When I walked into that hospital room to meet this little marvel
I was so overcome with her beauty that I began to cry (“What else is new?”, you
ask) but little Jane was truly “the most beautiful creature I have ever beheld.”
Like so many things, the birth of my niece turned my
thoughts towards God. My love seemed to
overflow out of me without bounds, with no sign of stopping. Now as I write this I haven’t seen her for 17
hours and I haven’t stopped thinking about her in that time, I think of how
much greater God’s love is for each of us.
This baby girl has the whole world lying at her feet. She has endless opportunities. She is a tiny little girl only a few days
old, yet the LORD has had her in mind since the beginning of creation. He has a plan for her life. He knows her talents and desires even now,
even before she does. He knows how she
is meant to serve him. He knows the plan
he has for her. And God does not disappoint.
What a beautiful thought as we gaze at those whom we love,
to know that God loves us infinitely more.
How hard is it to even fathom a love greater than our own? What a comfort to know that we are not each a
meaningless coincidence of chaotic nature but we are a thoughtfully planned
design with a future and a hope.
A woman I work with had her baby the day after, she is 3lbs12oz and 8 weeks early. Please pray for her. Have you been introduced to a bundle of joy recently? Any good birthing stories? Miracles? Comments Suggestions? Questions? Drop me a line in the comments below.
How amazing is the love that is this little child? Surrounded by love, created by love, just a magnet for an impossible amount of love. God is so good.
ReplyDeleteOur parents told us we were in God's pocket before we were born. I always pictured a hip pocket. But... I am sure baby Jane was in a breast pocket, right near His heart.