Something from Max Lucado; today might be a day for some of us (all?) need to take the opportunity to 'jump into God's loving Fatherly-arms':

DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY

"My child's feelings are hurt; I tell her she's special. My child's injured. I do whatever it takes to make her feel better. My child's afraid. I won't go to sleep until she's secure. I'm not a hero. I'm not unusual. I'm a parent. When a child hurts, a parent does what comes naturally. He helps.

"Moments of comfort from a parent. I can tell you they're the sweetest moments in the day. They come naturally, willingly, joyfully. If all that's so true, then why am I so reluctant to let my heavenly Father comfort me?"

"Being a father has taught me that when I'm criticizes, injured, or afraid, there's a Father who's ready to comfort me. A Father who'll hold me until I'm better. And who won't go to sleep when I'm afraid. Ever! And that's enough."

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