Presence through pain
The other day my one year old had to get blood drawn; for routine purposes. This was not something I was particularly ready for, but the Lord spoke something to me which I will never forget. As mom I didn't know how she would handle the pain, but I knew that both mommy and daddy were beside her; more like holding her down. During the process I kept telling her "mommy is right her, and I'm not going anywhere". I said "Daddy is here" I told her "mommy and daddy are right here, and we are not going to leave you". Afterwards my husband and I were talking about how good she did. She cried, but not for long. Why? She was comforted the whole time. She knew mommy and daddy were by her side, and we were not going to let her be harmed. Yes, she felt pain but even through the tears and pain; we never left her. This is exactly how the Lord protects us through the pain and storms of life. God never leaves us! He knows exactly what we are about to endure and H
