Iron Man crawled into bed with me a few mornings ago. Not the real Iron Man (obviously) but a miniature version. A sweet little 2 year old we affectionately call Mediano who often seems to believe that he is a superhero. He holds out his little hands makes a noise and imagines he’s shooting things like Iron Man.
He’s playing, using his imagination, but there really is power in those little hands of his. When they are given over to be used by the Holy Spirit, they can become hands that heal, hands that feed, hands that comfort, and hands that pass on spiritual gifts.
. . . the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles' hands . . .
Acts 8:18
He doesn’t know that yet. But I do. And at times I sit back in wonder at what those hands will one day do.
And eventually his true victory will be won when he, like Christ, gives himself completely into the hands of his Heavenly Father. What incredible hands He has.
Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last.
Luke 23:46
What a sweet and inspiring post! Oh that my hands would be "hands that heal, hands that feed, hands that comfort, and hands that pass on spiritual gifts." This is my prayer. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteLoved this post! Praying my children's hands, as well as my own, are used to glorify the Kingdom of Heaven!
ReplyDeleteHappy WFW!
Hello fellow Dude Mom! Love your sidebar pictures and your header!
ReplyDeleteLove that photo and powerful words for your boy. God bless!
ReplyDeleteSo true! And such a sweet reminder that our hands do so much more than we realize.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet prayer for your boy!
ReplyDeleteSo love that...it always amazes me, when I catch my boys or my sweet girl in a moment of...just something, and I sit and chat with God...and ask Him...what he desires to have me do for him...with these little ones he has loaned me....I have to..to remind myself that they are not mine...
ReplyDeleteI love this...what a great photo of your little one!
ReplyDeleteThe wonderful thing about being a mother is seeing the potential when others don't .... and I think I just found myself a new quote!!!
ReplyDeletereally enjoyed this short and sweet post, Christy. My husband and I used to live in the Plano area and now are in Southern Cali with three boys of our own. Would have been fun to have been close and knowns you in the flesh... there's always eternity. But let's survive these little boys and raise them up to be men first!
ReplyDeleteWendy
What a wonderful example of looking into the future with these little active hands and praying them into future action.
ReplyDeleteGreat reminder that there is no such thing as a "junior version" Holy Spirit - Its all one size - big & powerful. great post! Blessings
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I often wonder what ministry God has in mind for my girls. With Him in charge, there's no telling what will happen!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and thought provoking post.
ReplyDeletePraying and trusting God is the most important thing we can do for our family.
God Bless
Barb from Australia
I love that post!!!! I never thought of my children playing in that way!!! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI loved how you used the imagery of your son's hands and moved it into God's hands while also weaving in a powerful prayer for your son.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Thank you! Found you via L.L. Barkat's blog.
a sweet post about your boy. what children can inspire in us...
ReplyDeleteneighbors today at L.L.'s place...joining late.
blessings in His grace,
Nacole