Yes, the house is quiet as it always is when I start my day but this morning there is added joy. Upstairs in the loft are our three youngest grandchildren.
The giggles that turned into full laughter as they ran outside and watched the rain after dinner, the hands covered in paint from the salt dough art projects, and the smiles on their faces as they ate Oreo lava cupcakes for dessert are the memories that Dave and I hope last them their lifetime.
We roll out the yoga mats and the sleeping bags, grab extra blankets and pillows and the loft becomes a shelter for sleeping children. Bible story, prayers said and up to watch King of Kings before falling to sleep. It just doesn’t get much better.
My morning prayer time has been for them. Covering them with safety and peace; love and good health; joy and the knowledge of how special they are and how deeply God loves them.
One by one they have asked for things and one by one they have come to give us hugs and kisses and to say “I love you Besta. I love you Pappy”. My heart is full and sometimes, so full, that my eyes overflow.
I can only imagine this is how the Father must feel when we stop mid-activity to look up and say, “I love you Father. Thank you, this is so much fun”.
“There are some who ask, ‘Who will be good to us?’ Let your kindness, Lord, shine brightly on us. 7 You brought me more happiness than a rich harvest of grain and grapes. 8 I can lie down and sleep soundly because you, Lord, will keep me safe.” Psalm 4:6-8 CEV
“Your thoughts are of great worth to me, O God. How many there are! 18 If I could number them, there would be more than the sand. When I awake, I am still with You.” Psalm 139:17-18 NLV
Each morning when we wake, God is still here. He has planned wonderful things for our day. May we wake with anticipation – looking forward to the adventure of life God has for us! I love my life!