Samuel has been doing something new, as I lie with him at bedtime. Just as he is drifting off into his 2 year old dreamland, he puts his open palm on my cheek, then moves his hand along each part of my face. Over to my mouth, up to my nose, then touching my eyelids, and finally resting on my right ear. It is gentle and such a cherished feeling-that tiny hand, searching my face, knowing the parts in the darkness. I sometimes worry that he will never be able to identify them with words, or even receptively understand them when I repeat and show him. But, I am assured that God has my heart in his palms as much as he has Samuel’s. I am as certain as the morning brings a new sun, that my Master and Savior delivers me these exquisite gifts when I need them. He has shown me that no matter what Samuel will or won’t do in the future, he is cognizant of his Mama’s eyes, mouth, nose, and ears. He is certain of my touch, my scent, my love, and I am humbled by Jesus’s blessings. 

I have been working on memorizing this verse, to hide it in my heart- to use it every time I forget who is in control of my next step in this earthly walk. He is my rock, and I know my footing will be solid, if I stand on Him. 

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. Psalm 143:10