The pin dropped. SILENCE. Little girl looked around. Slowly she turned her head, looking for Abba. She knew that even in the silence He was close. She knew that even when she needed to be quiet for a while, He was still waiting for her to come crawl up into His lap. She turned her … [Read more…]
EXPECT Don’t have wrong expectations Then you won’t be disappointed If only it was so simple If only our hearts didn’t forget so easily Or maybe it’s better that our hearts forget And desire to trust again Don’t forget, quit trying Then you won’t be disappointed again and again Yet this isn’t what You want … [Read more…]
It had been quite some time since Abba and little girl went for a walk on the hills and by the waters. Little girl had been busy trying to be a big girl. Every morning little girl would run to sit on Abba’s lap. She would just sit with him and they would rock back … [Read more…]
“Abba, what’s happening? Why does it seem like you’ve left? Why can’t I find you?” little girl said in a sad quiet tone. She mostly was talking to herself as she stared at the ground, not seeing the fresh green grass or the caterpillar climbing on the top of the highest blade of grass. “Little … [Read more…]
“Hey little girl, we’re on a journey. Remember?” Abba said to little girl as she stared at the ground, her face downcast. She looked up at Abba, considering what he had said. “I remember. I do. It’s a journey and you’re with me on this journey. But Abba, can’t it be a little easier?” Abba … [Read more…]
“Abba,” little girl said with joy and even some laughter as she awoke from a dream in which she felt Abba’s love afresh. In little girl’s dream she had been running and playing and swimming, and even surfing in the ocean with Abba. Abba was standing in the doorway as little girl opened her eyes, … [Read more…]
“Hey little girl,” Abba said as little girl stared up at him with a restless look, waiting to hear what he would say to her. “Be still. Peace is yours, my sweet girl. You have nothing to fear or worry about. I have it all figured out. I’ll tell you when it’s time. Let’s go … [Read more…]
“Remind me again, Abba, why you love me so much,” little girl spoke confidently as she asked. Little girl was remembering the words of affirmation Abba had spoken to her time and time again. Her heart was beginning to remember the great love he had for her just when she needed it the most. When … [Read more…]
Just when little girl thought it all was too much and she wasn’t sure if she would make it through the terrible storm, a wave of grace came and picked her up. This happened time and time again. When the tears seemed enough for her to swim in, something shifted and her heart found renewed … [Read more…]
“Abba?” little girl looked up at Abba intently. “Yes, little girl,” Abba answered, seeing the question and concern in little girl’s eyes. As soon as Abba saw this, little girl became anxious and looked away from these eyes that always exuded tenderness and kindness. “I get so worried sometimes that I’m going to mess up … [Read more…]