A couple of nights ago when I was putting the children to bed, R said, "Mommy, I need to tell you a question."
I rolled my eyes on the inside. Another stall tactic, I thought.
"Yes, son,"I somewhat begrudgingly responded. My voice communicated that I was tired, ready for the nighttime routine to be over.
"When I get to heaven will you be there? Will we go at the same time?"
Oh. A deep thought. I snapped back into better-attitude Mommy mode.
"I don't know, honey. We never know what God has in mind for the length of our lives. It depends on if I finish my job here first."
"Oh."
I could tell he was processing...and likely a little nervous. So I continued, "But if you get there before me, Jesus will take care of you."
"Oooh! Will I get to sit on God's lap? I would really like that, to just cuddle with God and wait for you."
I didn't respond. What could I say?
I have been thinking about that image a lot since then though. Just sitting on His lap, resting in His almighty arms, basking in His loving care. What an incredible place to be!
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I wish we were neighbors so I could get to know your kiddos personally. They are so amazing! I love the way he thinks...what a great image to remember!
I just finished my bible study (Jesus The One and Only) for the night-- trying to visualize Jesus, and then I read this. It brings tears to my eyes and a smile to my face at the same time. Absolutely amazing thought-- to be snuggling in Gods lap. Incredible for both parties...
Thanks for sharing! I don't always comment, but the messages you post-- relaying God through the eyes of your children-- are very meaningful to me.
What a sweet, sweet story. And a good reminder for this mommy who all too often is rushing through bedtime in anticipation of days end (and peaceful rest). It frequently seems the important moments, the earnest questions, the need for guidance come when I think I have given all I have and am already beginning to withdraw. So many lessons in that - not the least of which is thankfulness for His grace and availability whenever we need to tell just one more question.
Danielle- Your comment deserves a post all its own. I am all-to-often at my worst at the end of bedtime. Just as you described it, spent and hurried. I think it is why this was so poignant for me, too.
I can just picture your sweet little boy in His lap and you know what....I can picture myself there too. This gave me a great visual and brought tears to my eyes. You are truly blessed and so are your children. I have told you before you are doing a great job and the Lord is using you mightily in your children's lives and in the lives of others. You see Him so well. May He meet you each step of your way today.
This brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful thought!
And what an awesome thing to hold on to!
Blessings this Tuesday!
in HIM -
Mindy
This brought tears to my eyes as well. I love the innocence of children's perception of God. We should all think that way.
Someone pass me a tissue, please.
:-)
Wow.
Out of the mouth of babes.
This was very poignant for me. My sister suffered a miscarriage this week and it has been very emotional. The image of that little baby sitting on Jesus's lap cuddling with him while she waits for her mother is very comforting. Thank you!
Beautiful... Doesn't it just melt your heart?
I remember my son asking me what we would look like when we got to Heaven... how would we know each other.. and if he got there first... who would greet him..
I could feel myself squirm.. but then I realized.. he would be with his Daddy...his Papa.. his Abba... who better...
What a beautiful post....
thank you
a small sob escaped from my heart
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