She sat at the curb in the early morning, perched on a small suitcase. Packed and ready to go, she waited. She was my daughter and she was only five. Her Grammy had invited her to visit for a few days during school vacation. I’ll pick you up, she said. I remember making a quick phone call to Grammy. “She’s waiting for you at the curb, could you come soon?”
There was a special bond between this little girl and her grandmother. These were special visits, times she would never forget. She would have her Grammy’s undivided attention! She loved her Grammy, and was loved and cherished in return.
Speaking of invitations, our Almighty Lord has extended an invitation. You and I are invited! “Come to me” he says. He promises His undivided attention to all of our wants and needs. He asks us to welcome Him into our hearts and minds each and every day. Most awesome of all, this invitation is extended by the One who loves us with an unconditional love that exceeds even the most devoted human love.
Are we ready? Are we anxious to welcome Him each day? Do we anticipate His presence with childlike faith? Are we “sitting on the curb” so to speak, or are we so engrossed in our own plans that we forget His invitation?
Judy Originally posted in May 2019
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
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