Mommies need hugs too

I have been blessed this week to be on the receiving end of some sweet, sweet affection from my little sweeties. At some point, each of my children have come to me, for no real reason, and put their little arms around my neck and given me a hug. And have even added a little kiss to go along with this. Oh, how amazing was this feeling! As I was in the midst of one of these tender moments yesterday, it just dawned on me that mommies need hugs too!

Mommies need hugs. To be honest I had never thought about this before. My thoughts always to go making sure my children are hugged a hundred times a day, and that they hear "I love you" a hundred times also. Who would have ever thought that I needed the same from my children? I take care of them. I watch over them. I am responsible for their little lives. But here I am needing their hugs.

Or maybe it was just that I needed their affirmation. This simple act of a hug is a sign of trust. This is their way of acknowledging that mommy is here to take care of them, watch over them. Maybe this is their show of gratitude just for being mommy.

So this of course makes me think about my heavenly Father. Do I make it a point to show Him my gratitude for taking care of me, watching over me? Do I hug Him? Sadly, not enough. He has given me the ultimate gift, everlating life. Nothing I could give my children on this earth could ever compare to this! Then why am I not thanking and praising Him with every breath I take?

"Let all things their Creator bless
And worship God in humbleness
O praise Him, Alleluia!"

from "All Creatures"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv25FN7AqVM&feature=related

Oh thank you heavenly Father. For showering me with blessings too numerous for me to even fathom. Thank you for the forgiveness you so readily give, the the blood of your Son shed on my behalf, and the promise of everlasting life. Thank you for the little moments of love being shown by these precious children. Thank you for allowing them to remind me that we all need to be shown love and gratitude. Lord, I just want to raise my hands and sing my praises to you.
I love you Lord
and I lift my voice
to worship You
Oh my soul rejoice!
Take joy my King
In what You hear
May it be a sweet, sweet sound
in your ear!

amen