Several years ago our family was at a pool party. At the time we had two children, the oldest was six and the youngest was four.
I was in the shallow end of the pool, which was about four feet deep. My youngest was in front of me sitting in a circle floaty. She could not swim.
My oldest was at the other end of the pool on the diving board. He was still learning to jump in and swim.
“Daddy watch!” as he jumps into the water.
I was so proud. When we first got there he was scared to jump in. Now he was doing it all by himself. I watched him climb out, run around, and jump back into the pool. He was having a blast!
Then, I turned around and saw an empty circle floaty! My daughter had slid through the circle and was completely under water, except for one hand. It is amazing how quickly a person can go from excitement to terror.
Terrified I grabbed her hand and pulled her up as quickly as I could. I carried her out of the water and quickly got to a place to check on her.
It is amazing how quickly a person can go from excitement to terror.
“Baby! Are you okay?!” I cried! At least she was breathing.
She smiled and said, “I knew if I just raised my hand you would help me.”
WOW!
“I knew if I just raised my hand my daddy would help me.”
As I reflect on this, I pray that we will trust God in this way.
When you are sinking in the trouble this world brings, raise your hand with complete confidence, knowing that your Father will help you.
“Save me, O God, for the waters have threatened my life.” Psalm 69:1
Love and blessin’s,
