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“And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them.” Mark 10:16 (NAS)

My close friends know I love to rock; always have. It is soothing, relaxing, and peaceful; which is why rocking my grandbabies happens with little effort! It’s our ‘special snuggle time!’ I rocked my children too – countless hours of singing, cuddling, and praying over them.

I remember when our 4 year-old granddaughter prepared for bed, she noticed we switched from sitting in the rocking chair to the side of the bed. My inquisitive little toddler wondered why, so I shared since she was getting so big it was a little more difficult to snuggle in the chair. I gently asked her what was I going to do if someday I couldn’t hold and rock her anymore. Pausing as she softly stroked my face, she whispered, ‘Oh, GG that’s ok I’ll rock you!’ My heart melting – she soon fell asleep in my arms.

How often do we feel too big to climb into the lap of Jesus? We’re adults for heaven’s sake – too ‘big’ to fit, right? Never! Why? Because his Word teaches He holds us close to His heart (Isaiah 40:11), He sings over (Zeph. 3:17), and prays for us (John 17:6-26).

When my granddaughter revealed she would rock me it was if God kissed me on the cheek – the tenderness of a child reflected the lovingness of a Savior who like me is eager to quieten His child. When we neglect climbing into His lap we are robbed of Him holding, singing over, and praying for us. Allow yourself those ‘special times’ – snuggling close to God’s heart and falling asleep in His strong arms!

“Dear Jesus, please help us come climb into Your lap to quieten us.”

For His Glory

Patsy Sanders
TRBC Women’s Life