When my kids get up in the morning, they know where to find me. One by one, they come into my office. I was sitting on the couch and Samantha came to sit next to me, but when I put my arm around her, she tucked and rolled away. This same little girl sneaks into my bed every night, comes to my side, and snuggles in close for comfort. When she wants to be close, she comes close, and yet when I open my arms to her, she pulls away.
I think I do this to God sometimes.
I look to Him for comfort and answers, but when He invites me to come in close and live as His beloved, sometimes I tuck and roll, unwilling to accept the love He has for me.
Are we willing to accept the love God has for us?
It feels like an invitation. An invitation to be held close and to stay in the shelter of His wings.
We can stay close by spending time together. It may be reading the Psalms or listening to music that positions my heart to be open with Him. Sometimes, it’s sitting with my palms up in a position to receive His goodness. But I will choose to stay. I won’t tuck and roll. I will commit to believing the things that He says and living as His beloved.
HLLF,
