The Upper Room devotion said, “the sooner we come to God, the longer we can honor God and walk with God.” When I read this, my Grandma came to mind. She passed away in 2015, but I think about the time I got to spend with her. I have been blessed to receive countless hugs, words of wisdom, and quiet smiles of understanding from her. One of my favorite foods she made was her homemade applesauce. To me it was the best. I wish you could have had some.
My Grandma lived to be 97. A fact that she was very proud of and our family was just as proud! She was a teacher and a farm wife. So in her long life and in her career she touched many peoples lives. Some people she knew for a long time and some for a short time.
I feel blessed to have known her for 48 years. I know I am lucky. That many don’t have a chance to get to know their grandparents. When I was around my Grandma, I felt a loving patience, a quiet well of wisdom. I always left feeling blessed having been with her. I miss her dearly. I miss that bond of love we built.
This relationship with my Grandma makes me think about our relationship with God. The longer we have a relationship with God the more we can come to know Him. To see the blessings He has given us. To see how connected and in control of our lives He is. But it can’t be just a casual acquaintance. It has to be a deeper, family-like bond. A bond of reliance, trust and dependence. A bond of authenticity. Where you are your real self with God. Where you tell Him about everything and anything. Where you ask Him what to do about everything. Where a bond of love is built. He is there just waiting for you to turn to Him.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for loving me more than I can even imagine. Thank you for watching over me and guiding me each and every day. Thank you for giving me the time you gave me with my Grandma. I thank you for the memories and the love we shared. In Jesus name. Amen.
Christi
I love this one! Grandparents are so important and more Influential than we realize when we have them with us. It’s generally after they’ve passed on that we come to appreciate all of those little lessons and gentle times spent with them. I know how thankful I am to have spent so much time with Nanny and Granddad!
Keep writing! I’m loving this!
Thank you Donna!
Good stuff girl! I think many people struggle with the concept of having a close intimate relationship with someone they can’t see, hear, or touch. As with any relationship, it also takes an investment of time which is difficult in this distraction filled world. So glad you had those special times with your grandmother!