Proverbs 15:30
“Bright eyes gladden the heart;
Good news puts fat on the bones.”
I have officially received my first heart-melting welcome home smile from my nine-and-a-half month old son. It’s really quite amazing how much joy those little faces can convey. I can’t believe how special I felt when he gave me that adorable little grin with a touch of laughter. I just had to go snuggle my little man. I am so thankful for his little grin. It might not “make it all worth it,” but I would say it comes pretty close.
I think I will always treasure that moment - but I know there will be more. I can’t quite wrap my mind around being able to come home to that little grin so often as once a day; it almost feels sinful to feel so special. You know, like really good chocolate... or cookiedough, in my case.
What I can’t wait for is the day I will be able to give Jesus that grin. He will be the one welcoming me home, but there’s no way I’ll be able to keep a grin off my face when I finally get to see Him face-to-face. (Once I get over the awe, I’m sure.)
Jesus’ death for me on the cross was a lot more to go through than what I do in bringing up my son. I can’t make all of that worth it to Him in any way - it was worth it to Him for His good pleasure. But I do hope in some small way, my little grin might be able to “make it all worth it.”
What are some things that make it all worth it for you?
Today was the first day Levi spent with Gramma. I came to pick him up and he could hardly contain himself. He grabbed me,hugged me,started sucking on my cheek... melted me to nothingness.
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