Today I got to hold a newborn baby of a close friend of mine. She was so tiny and adorably perfect. My friend’s mom was present and handed her to me as she was crying. Once the baby was in my arms, she quit crying for a moment (a moment where I gleaned in the fact that I quieted her). She opened her eyes and looked around and listened for my voice. Then she cried again. Ok, so maybe I didn’t have the magic touch. I handed her back to the grandmother and she kept crying(I felt a little less rejected then:-) ). Once my friend took hold of her baby, the crying seized and permanently this time. I watched as this new mom comforted her baby, held her close and affirmed her. She began to speak the sweetest things over her daughter. The little one basked in the love she was being given. This was a place of safety for her and she loved being there.

My heart melted and I loved seeing my friend transformed into this beautiful mom. As I thought about this, I reflected upon how good our Father is and how He lavishes love upon us. So many times we run to other things thinking we can find love and nourishment from them, but only our Creator will bring full peace and love. Many times we perceive the Father based on our earthly fathers or authority figures. Even the best of dads are still human and make mistakes and this can warp our understanding of God the Father. However, He is good and loves to pour His love and Spirit upon us. In the way my friend held her baby so tenderly, so the Father wants to hold you close.

Today’s principle is simply: the Father loves you and has the best for you. I’ll use this prayer in other blogs too, but say this simple prayer tonight; Father, I desire to see You rightly so that I can love You rightly. Come perfect love in me like only You can. Show me where my image of a Father is hindering who You are as my Father. Help me see myself as Your child.