Trust Him – Love Him

Happy Easter Week!

I hope you all had a peace-filled Easter. Most of you moms were probably busy beyond belief, but what else is new? Perhaps on this Easter Monday you are finding some rest. I’m happy to say I am.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending time with family, two of whom were under eight months of age – my little great nieces. Since it has been a long time since my children were so young I took great joy in holding these little bundles of joy.

You forget how small they are, how cuddly, so innocent. And what struck me most about these little ones, and all little ones, is the fact that they are totally dependent upon their parents for everything. Food, clothing, warmth, amusement, love. I shudder to think what would happen if these little cuties were not cared for so well.

Obviously much separates us all from the animals – our intellect, our souls – and our total dependence on our parents. Think of young animals who can walk or swim right after they are born. Some creatures have just a snippet of time with their parents before they are off to fend for themselves. Not so with children. Good parents protect and nurture giving themselves completely to their young. And the babies learn to rely on their parents – for everything.

That’s how we should all be with God who is our Parent. He should be everything to us. Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Confidant…the list is endless. If you have a good relationship, a faith, with God you should be able to rely on Him for all you need. You should think of Him first every day. You should expect goodness from your Father just as little babies expect goodness from their parents.

God has never let you down. When all is bleak you may think the world has let you down but you will always have a Friend in God – God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. As you begin a newness with the Risen Christ this Easter Week, I encourage you to put all your confidence in God. Put your health and well-being, your finances, any and all worries you may have, your wishes and dreams into God’s hands. Talk to Him as you would talk to your most loving parent because that’s who He is – your most loving Parent. See what happens. The more you trust Him the more you love Him; the more you love Him the more you trust Him...

~Maureen :)