I love mornings. Not 2:30 a.m. haven’t been to sleep yet mornings. But I’m in the season of teenagers. They give a new definition to time.
It’s the end of the quarter here. My daughter, Grace, had a big project due and little miss perfectionist was struggling…and procrastinating. I wish I could say I didn’t have a clue what that was like. Ha! It’s my every day battle. That’s another blog post for another day.
The later it got, the more anxious she became. All my words of Mom wisdom were doing nothing for her. As midnight passed, I must admit my words were no longer said in tender tones, but with great urgency and a tired edge. And then it happened. His gentle whisper to my heart. “Deb, just love her. No words.” What I deserved was a harsh “shut up!” I’m grateful for His kindness.
So for the next two and a half hours I sat with her on her twin sized bed. I watched her type away on her iPad and prayed for this sweet, determined girl of mine. And then it was done. Finally, it was done. The clock said 2:30 a.m.
She fell asleep in mere seconds. It took me awhile longer. God taught me a huge lesson about love that night. Love is rarely convenient. Love is flexible. Love doesn’t always need words. Love gives just enough courage to take the next hard step.
God loves you, Grace, and me just like that.
You are precious in My eyes, and honored, and I love you. Isaiah 43:4
When life is messy, and you’re tired, and you’re afraid, God loves you. You are not an inconvenience to Him. He loves you always. Even at 2:30 a.m.
I’m joining Holley Gerth on Wednesdays for Coffee for Your Heart. It’s a sweet place of encouragement. Please come and join us.
