When I became a single mom with two preschoolers living on a farm not far from my parents, my mom phoned me everyday. If I was not home, she would call the neighbors looking for me. It made me feel as if she thought I was helpless — not a great confidence builder.
However, this came to mind today. I’m in the hospital on heavy IV meds and can’t do much for myself, yet gloriously aware of the presence and care of God and how much my earthly mother was like my Heavenly Father. She was always there, even when I didn’t think I needed her.
Not only that, the kindness in the medical staff here is doing the same. For example, at 3am I needed help and when the nurse came, I grumbled about the problem—first time since admitted. She said, “We need to be positive” then talked me there — using a Bible verse and a ton of kindness. In no time, God’s joy returned.
But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. (1 Thessalonians 2:7)
I've met dozens of kind people here. Their attitude is not learned or put on, but from the heart. How wonderful! To praise this staff of the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, AB, as I am able to praise my mom and others is okay. Yet in reality, they know as I know, all kindness such as this is from the Holy Spirit given to those who put their faith in Jesus Christ.
How much the world needs to know the wonder of God’s loving kindness and how much His kindness shows that He is enough — even when we feel crappy and helpless — and even when we don't think we need Him. It is a great blessing that God, like a loving mom, is always watching over me in great kindness.
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