Yesterday, Dan and I had a nice moment in the kitchen where he just put his arms around me. We were talking, laughing, and joking around, and he just hugged me in a real genuine way. This is not a regular occurence in our household. Dan is very focused and task oriented, so its not that he doesn't hug me (I make him!!!), but usually his mind is still on school and he is going through the motions. (My intention is not to complain about Dan...this is more of an "it is what it is" kind of thing. Dan is wonderful, and we both have things to work on!)
The important part is this...I was lying in bed thinking how wonderful that was, how happy it made me, how much joy filled my soul at just one heartfelt hug that Dan initiated. I thought, I should tell him just how delighted that made me feel. If he only knew how delighted I am in him.
Then, I finally understood. Its the same, but even greater for my Father. He is waiting, longing for me to initiate affection with Him, and when I do-how delighted He is. How He rejoices over me. When I come to Him and truly engage with Him instead of going through the motions, He is ravished by one glance of my eye.
Wonderful, Wonderful thoughts!!!! How much pleasure we get in the small amounts of intentional attention we receive from those we love! Praise God for the awareness He gave you! Dan is wonderful!!
Ps 27:4 One thing I have desired from the LORD, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to pray in His temple.(MKJV)
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Wonderful, Wonderful thoughts!!!! How much pleasure we get in the small amounts of intentional attention we receive from those we love! Praise God for the awareness He gave you! Dan is wonderful!!