Here at peaceloveandgrandbabies.com, I usually write original stories and share what’s going on in my little pea-brain at any given moment in time! But I’m a little stuck these days. I find that I get most of my inspiration from being with people – family, friends, and even strangers. It’s been a struggle for a writer who writes from inspiration to find new things to say every week. So I’ll apologize right now if my stories start to feel like they are coming a little less frequently than they have in the past.
In my state, we are living through our 7th week of a stay at home mandate aimed at curbing the spread of a global pandemic. That’s seven weeks of not seeing and hugging my kids and grandbabies; seven weeks of not hugging my parents or friends. Seven weeks of not going to Church or the mall or Disneyland or the park or really any other place where people gather.
I don’t mean to complain. There are so many people across our country and the world who are really struggling right now. So many people sick and many dying from a virus that no one knows enough about. Many have lost jobs and income and struggle to make ends meet. I can’t complain because, for us, we’re doing ok. We are blessed because I’m already retired and Hub is still able to work from home. We are blessed because we are still healthy, as are my family members. I can only imagine the stories that will be added to history books and family accounts that will be told to future generations about this crazy time we are living through right now!
The great thing, and amazing miracle of such a loving God, is that He always seems to provide me with something that someone somewhere needs to hear, including myself. God has been gracious to me again this week because He helped me stumble across this very old clipping I had tucked away as a reminder that even in my busyness, Jesus is waiting to visit with me. And even now, in my lack of busyness, He is still longing for some quality time with His child, me!
I pray that as we all continue to deal with these uncertain times in our own way, no matter where we are in our walk and relationship with Jesus, we can pause for a quick minute or two and be reminded of a friend who is closer than a brother; a friend who loves each of us so much that He is willing to wait. My dear friend, how will you respond today to this letter from your Savior?
Dear friend,
How are you? I just had to send you a note to tell you how much I love you and care about you.
I saw you yesterday as you were talking with your friends. I waited all day hoping you would want to talk with me also. As evening drew near, I gave you a sunset to close your day and a cool breeze to rest you…and I waited. You never came. It did hurt me, but I still love you…because I am your friend.
I saw you fall asleep last night and longed to touch your brow, so I spilled moonlight on your pillow and face. Again, I waited, wanting to rush down so we could talk. I have so many gifts for you! You woke up late and rushed off to rehearse and work all day.
Today, you looked so sad, so all alone. It makes my heart ache, because I understand. My friends let me down and hurt me many times, too. But I still love you.
How I wish you would listen to me. I try to tell you just how much I love you in the blue sky and in the quiet green grass. I whisper it in the leaves on the trees and breathe in the colors of the flowers. I shout it to you in mountain streams and give the birds love songs to sing. I clothe you with warm sunshine and perfume the air with nature scents. My love for you is deeper than the ocean and bigger than the biggest want or need in your imagination. If you only knew how much I want to walk and talk with you.
I know how hard it is, and can be, and I want to help you. My Father wants to help you, too.
Just call me; ask me; talk with me! Please don’t forget me in your busyness. I have so much to share with you.
I won’t keep you any longer…you are free to choose your schedule. But, I have chosen you, and because of this I will wait. Because I love you.
Jesus
Just what I needed to hear this morning! I have loved spending time in my backyard and just “Being Still” but sometimes I forget to open my Bible because I keep thinking I’ll do it later. Even in these boring days I lose track of time! Since I have multiple risk factors for Covid-19, I don’t see an end in sight anytime soon. It’s a comfort to know that Jesus meets us wherever we are. We just have to be willing.
Amen!!!
I don’t often write here, but it was something that spoke to me. I’m used to being alone, not working, far from home, friends and family, so all I have daily is God and the dogs. Im stunned to hear all the complaining from neighbors online, saying their livestream ruined and just want to go back to “normal”. I enjoy this break, no traffic, cleaner air, it’s quiet, no kids scream from the elementary school across the street, and less chances of accidents or violent confrontations. I’m good, and learned to stop fighting it and keep busy, but always talking to God as if he were sitting in my studio. I do wish I could hear him respond, laugh, comfort me, like a friend right here. Anyways, beautiful and thoughtful blog. Love you Dedums ✝️
I have those same conversations with God all the time. I’ll be sitting here in my office and come across something and talk to Him out loud just like He’s sitting in my comfy chair! Love you too, Irie!
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