Today I am sharing the words of two dear friends. One is a young mother of three. She shared these words a few weeks after the birth of her third child.
“The power of a hand…..when I was laying on the table during c-section and there was a lot of pain because Josiah’s head was so large, I was trying to stay calm and not panic. One of the nurses held my hand and you wouldn’t believe what that hand did for me! I didn’t know this nurse, but the strength of her grip sent peace and calm coursing through me.
Today, Josiah was screaming while getting his diaper changed. Emily climbed up on her stool and held his hand. He immediately calmed down and looked into her eyes.
The power of personal touch, the power of a hand cannot be underestimated. How much more powerful is the hand of God!!? How could we possibly be afraid when we have a God who holds onto our hand?!”
There will be times that a sensitive friend will reach for your hand and pour love into your life with the reassurance of their support. You may offer your hand to your loved one to reassure them that they are not alone. At all times the hand of God holds onto each of our hands.
Personal touch is often forsaken when people visit. Make an effort to reassure the person with dementia when sitting together. Something as simple as massaging lotion into their hands brings peace and calm. Sometimes just holding their hand as they fall asleep brings comfort to both of you.
The other is a friend I met years ago. She and I have laughed, cried, prayed and held each other’s hand through many circumstances. She sent the song posted today to me.
Word for Today
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13
Song for Today
Prayer for Today
Dear God,
I thank you for sending people with hearts of compassion into my life. They are your hands extended to me when I need a personal touch or listening ear.
Teach me to be the hands of God as I reach out to the ones who need to feel your comfort and love. Teach me to trust that you always hold on to me and I have nothing to fear because I am in your hands.
Amen
Walking Them Home 