Held in His hand!

I don't think there is anything cuter than little hands.  I received this super sweet Birthday Card today from the twins that I nanny!  It was so nice of the mommy to trace their hands and make this card for me.  Little Abbott and Violet are just 8 months old.  I spent some time today holding those little hands!  They like to pinch and pull hair and always seem to go for the eyes!  But they are sure cute baby patties!

I am so thankful for the provision of this nanny position.  Every time that I have needed to find a new job, Jesus has directed me to just the right spot.  Yes, I have had to spend time actually LOOKING for the job and I have had to wade through my share of spam emails and fake requests for my information.  But I know that each of my nanny positions were "hand picked" for me!  There is no doubt that Jesus has had me held in His hand.

Is there anything better than knowing that we are not just being "guided" but that Jesus is actually holding our hand?  As a parent (and grandparent) it is always a bit nerve racking when you let that preschooler walk WITHOUT holding their hand.  What a security it is when you have a firm hold of that hand.  And it is also security for that little child!  There will be no running into the street, or getting to far ahead.  And the best thing is that you have to walk where ever the person holding your hand takes you.  That is a great thing.

I can't get this song out of my head right now...........

He's got the whole world in his hands,

He's got the whole world in his hands,

He's got the whole world in his hands,

He's got the whole world in his hands.

He's got my brothers and my sisters in his hands,

He's got my brothers and my sisters in his hands,

He's got my brothers and my sisters in his hands,

He's got the whole world in his hands.

He's got the sun and the rain in his hands,

He's got the moon and the stars in his hands,

He's got the wind and the clouds in his hands,

He's got the whole world in his hands.

He's got the rivers and the mountains in his hands,

He's got the oceans and the seas in his hands,

He's got you and he's got me in his hands,

He's got the whole world in his hands.

He's got everybody here in his hands,

He's got everybody there in his hands,

He's got everybody everywhere in his hands,

He's got the whole world in his hands. 

I am so thankful that he has ME in his hand...and more than that, that He is holding my hand!  

Jesus, thank you for little hands to hold, for reminders of your great love.  Holy Spirit, help us all to be as little children and let Jesus hold our hands. Help us to go along willingly.  Keep us from fighting against your divine direction. Thank you for guiding and directing me when I most needed it.  What a wonderful gift your provision is for us.  Amen