What sets my heart free?
Being like a child.
Not knowing what tomorrow holds,
but knowing I’m going to wake up tomorrow
and be loved,
taken care of,
by my loving Father.
My whole world
wrapped up in a
relationship that
gives me
my very life.
God will be there.
In that great unknown future.
Loving me.
His love is
His guarantee.
He will be there.
Providing for me
even before I think to ask.
He will be there.
Taking me on adventures.
Giving me space and time
to play.
He will be there,
To play with me,
to open my eyes
in wonder to His Creation
and power.
He’ll be there
Giving me purpose,
letting me help him
in his work,
and quietly fixing anything
I may have botched up.
He’ll be there.
Disarming my fears.
Holding me close.
Wiping away my tears.
He’ll be there.
Listening to my words,
Looking in my eyes,
Really seeing and knowing me
As only a parent can.
He’ll be there.
Calling me higher.
Calling me to become
all I’m able to be.
He’ll be there
when he calls me to do
what is uncomfortable
and new.
He’ll be there
walking beside me
step by step.
He’ll be there
with supper on the table
when I get home,
eager to hear
about my day,
ready to celebrate the good,
and untangle the knots.
He’ll provide a safe space
for secrets and questions.
He’ll be there
when I’ve gone off track,
and need to face the consequences.
He’ll be there to help me
make it right.
He’ll be there
to put me to sleep.
He’ll protect me
through the night
because he
never sleeps.
What sets me free?
Embracing the simple stance
of a child
whose heart is knit
with a good, kind, wise Father.
Yes,
I will be needy,
Usually ignorant.
I’ll have temper tantrums.
I’ll not want to share.
I’ll be selfish.
And strong willed.
And myopic
And frustrated
by my limitations.
But also,
I pray,
I will be
trusting,
loved,
open,
believing,
content,
coming to Him,
calling for Him,
desiring His constant companionship.
Resting in His
forever love.
That’s where my heart is free.
In that place of sureness.
“All will be well.”
Papa is here
And I am His
Much loved child.
sacred rest 