My mind is mush this morning. I have been awake for 90 minutes. I have done my devotions. I’ve spent time with God. I’ve been sitting at this computer for 30 minutes now and nothing. Absolutely nothing has come to me to write today.

I’ve had a few ideas, none of which have actually been put to paper. So I’ve decided to stop fretting. I am going to share an older post…one that was fun to write and one that I’m sure you will enjoy.

Have a blessed day and I’ll see you again tomorrow morning. I’m praying that God will give me something between now and then to share with you.

The Elevator Incident

Last week, my daughter Bethany took my granddaughter Joy to a local museum with two of her little friends from preschool, along with their mom. It was a great day and they enjoyed it (as usual when they are together).

They headed to the elevator and somehow, the kids got onto the elevator without the moms. And yes, the doors shut with the kids inside.

Bethany said there was silence for approximately three seconds, and then screaming. From the inside of the elevator.

Bethany explained to Joy where the “open door” button should be. Of course, there was no writing on that button. It was the universal symbol for “open door,” but Bethany was able to tell Joy to push that button.

But before that point, one of the kids pressed the “emergency” button, so now from the elevator, crying children and a phone ringing could be heard.

Finally, Joy got the button pressed and the doors opened. Immediately, the trio ran into their mother’s arms. Reunited, the children settled down, but I am pretty sure they will not be running ahead for a while.

There is nothing like being in the arms of someone who loves you. There is such comfort, peace, security, and pleasure in those moments. I know exactly how these children felt when their mother’s embraced them.

I enjoy feeling God’s arms around me too. Knowing that He is there to protect and comfort me just when I need it most is soothing.

Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) blesses us with comforting words. “He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and he carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.” He gathers. He carries them close to His heart. He gently leads. What a tender Father we have.

Not only is God tender, but we also see His power. “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemy before you, saying ‘Destroy him!’” (Deuteronomy 33:27 – NIV) God is there to protect you against your enemies. Completely!

God also desires to pass that strength on to us. Psalm 18:32 (NIV)says, “It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.” His strength is what gets me through some days. I’m so thankful to have this available to me.

I don’t think that I can talk about being in God’s arms without mentioning the old hymn, “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” That song has been tumbling around inside my head since I started writing, so here are the words.

What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.

What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
Leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Refrain:
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.[i]

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna

[i] “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,” Elisha A. Hoffman, pub. 1887, ref. by Anthony J. Showalter, pub. 1887, Copyright: Public Domain