September 2017:
Today, my thoughts have been full of my oldest son launched to university residence. The night before we drove him to his new home for this school year I went into his room late at night to pray for him. There were piles all around the room in some mysterious order readying for suitcase and duffle bag. But all week, J. had been recovering from camp fatigue and didn't want to think ahead to this new step.
But there was no dodging it at this late hour.
So, I stood behind his computer chair and offered to pray for him. He visibly relaxed as my hands found the knots that were so often there on his neck and shoulders. So, I massaged and poured out a prayer for both of us. When I felt free of my thoughts, I reached back into my memory for a song I had written 18 years ago - a song just for J. - for his dedication service at church. I had often sung the first verse after bedtime prayers but hadn't sung it for a long time... but today was time for verse two and three.
1. The first time you opened your eyes to the light
The glow seemed to come from inside
The freshness of heaven hung round you
And that day a new song took flight.
CHORUS:
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
We were given a gift on that day
We dedicate the care of your heart
To the safety of God's hands today.
2. Each day is a wonder filled blessing to me
To watch you grow and I pray
You'll find your own song someday
When you see yourself held in God's eyes.
CHORUS
3. You'll always have a home in our hearts
But may you find yourself lost in God's plan
Caught up in a vision far greater
Than your imagination could plan.
CHORUS
We dedicate the care of your heart
To the safety of God's hands today.
Trusting God's goodness before you opening the way ahead, behind you to soothe any hardships, and in you to pour beauty, patience, gentleness and care into your relating. And trusting God with us to continue to meet needs and be our peace and confidence.
xo
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