Close to his heart

"See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and his arm rules for him...He tends his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young." (Isaiah 40:10-11)

The all-powerful Creator of the universe gathers me in his arms and carries me close to his heart. He gently leads me with my young children.

What does it mean that the Lord is my shepherd? You are watching over me, carrying me and leading me. As I decide what to do about Lily's schooling, You are leading me--teaching me how to care for those I love. Yesterday Laurie called it "advocating" for your daughter. I am tightly-wound and worried about everything. But today I read this Scripture, and You say, "I gently lead those that have young." You are leading me, and You are in charge of everything. The Sovereign Lord comes with power. So why should I worry?


Sara needs comfort and hope. When I try to offer it, my tongue gets tied. But I can hold her close to my heart. 


I pray for Lee, for the situation with the worship band. You, the Sovereign Lord, come with power, and You lead gently. I pray that You will do that for Lee. Please bring him the help he needs to make the worship band what You would have it be. 


I feel calmer. The shortness of breath has subsided some. I pray that You would watch over me and my family.


I pray that Sara would have an experience with Jesus by Saturday. I pray that You would show me an opportunity to write a book about You by September 2011.


In Your son's name I pray.
Amen