COME SIT WITH ME AWHILE

When parents encourage a baby to take their first steps, we hold out our arms & say, “Come! Come to me.” I can picture it, can’t you? We’re more excited than the babe & our faces literally beam in anticipation. When they show any indication of progress, at all, we cheer them on with clapping & a punctuated “Yay-y-y!!” Sometimes we walk behind them, holding both of their hands, so they get the feeling of balancing on their own two feet. In return, babies tend to respond to our enthusiasm with smiles, giggles, & their own mimicked clapping. Any observer would think that it was the adult who had accomplished this feat of growing maturity. 😊

I would like to suggest that we switch places in this scenario. Only this time, God our Father is the parent. Although He never looks silly, His children start out as babes, learning to walk in, & by, faith. Like our tiny counterparts, we start out wobbly & progress from there. Our focus is on the Father’s outstretched arms & His encouragement to “Come,” because we are unsure of ourselves & know we can’t live this life on our own. We count on hearing His voice & we become steadier on our spiritual feet until we want to stay on His path. Even then, we are dependent on His leading so that we don’t veer off course & get into serious trouble.

As I write, it’s the end of December & 2025 is rapidly ending. We had a frenzied two months, & I’m reminded, more than ever, that I need to make intentional choices to stay focused on my Lord Jesus. Distractions, even good things, can take over & I sometimes end up operating on auto pilot. That’s a crummy place to be spiritually! My mind won’t stop and my physical body is also negatively affected. A world of noise & busyness can shove aside my quiet pursuit of Him. Thankfully, He is always ready & waiting for me to respond. He bids us to COME for cleansing & renewal. (Isaiah 1:18) He invites us to COME to the Father, only through Himself. (John 14:6) We COME to find rest. (Matthew 11:28-30) He beckons us to COME & pray, to receive mercy & grace when we are needy. (Hebrews 4:16) And in the end, He will COME for us, to take us home. (Revelation 22:17&20) Jesus desires us & waits for us to…..

Come Sit with Me Awhile

Come sit with Me awhile

You know I really care

Come sit with Me awhile

Your burdens I will bear

Come sit with Me awhile

I AM a prayer away

Come sit with me awhile

Listen to what I say

Come sit with Me awhile

Please lay your burden down

Come sit with Me awhile

I AM your solid ground

Come sit with Me awhile

You are so tired & weak

Come sit with me awhile

I AM the strength you seek

Come sit with Me awhile

Shed your foolish pride

Come sit with Me awhile

From Me you cannot hide

You came & sat, My child

It was safe upon My knee

You came & sat, My child

I AM has set you free!

It’s time to walk, My child

Empowered by My grace

The Way has been revealed

Nothing else can take My place

It’s time to share, My child

Lead others to My heart

You are a chosen vessel

This message to impart

I AM the God of Hope

I give you joy & peace

Go now & spread the news

I offer sweet release

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